Democratic Construction and Consultative Democracy under Socialism with Chinese Characteristics in the New Era
Democracy is a constantly evolving process with multiple modes and mechanisms.A democratic model that can adapt to the trend of historical development,ensure the manifestation of democratic values,establishment of complete systems,and optimization of mechanisms will gain an edge in democratic systems and culture.The mechanism of democracy is the way democracy operates in different cultural traditions and historical contexts.It is a bridge that connects the mode of democracy with its practical effectiveness.The mechanism of democracy has evolved from direct democracy to indirect democracy,and a newer,stronger,and more vibrant mechanism,namely consultative democracy,is growing and facilitating a shift from indirect democracy to consultative democracy.Since the beginning of the new era,the Party has led Chinese people to continuously improve their capacity for innovation in democratic practice,resulting in consultative democracy with Chinese characteristics.It is both an inevitable requirement for the Party to lead the people to be masters of their own affairs and an important path for building a whole-process people's democracy.