Mass line by Mao ZedongLeaders seek mandatory compliance from the

masses

Three sets of actors- The top leader at the politburo- The cadres at the middle level- Masses at the bottomBut concepts has been enshrined in the

1982 constitution “All state organs and functionaries must rely on the support of the people”.

Electionsingle most important act of citizen

participation in western democraciesOnly one form of legally approved political

action for the people of chinaWhat differ election process in china from

western democracies?

First the CCP or the Chinese communist party manages the electoral process at all levels.

Second local county elections for people congress may now involve campaign rallies with speech.

Third in 1979-81 direct elections by secret ballot were held at the township level.

Fourth frequency of election prescribe by law and has practiced to be followed.

First step is to establish electoral district.

Second in the local election process is to publicize the election law

Involves the registration of eligible voters

The CCP and other minor democratic parties are permitted to nominate candidates for election.

Mass OrganizationDoak barnett describe mass organization as

“the organizational matrix”.The three largest active organization are:Communist youth legueAll-china federation of trade unionAll-china women’s federation

Mass CampaignMass campaign in china can be defined as a

movement that encourages active participation of the masses

During cultural revolution university and schools displayed poster to pin point the struggle of the campaign

Mass campaign have been institutionalized and have become indispensable part of contemporary political life.

Charles cell classified mass campaign into three groups

1. campaign waged on political and economic development programs, frequently aimed at instituting basic change.

2. Ideological campaign waged to bring about social reform.

3. campaign waged to eliminate who are considered enemy of the state.

Wall posterWall poster was used as a form of political

communication.Wall poster were institutionalized in 1950

and used by the chinese communist movement as a voice for their criticism about inner party.

1957 antirightist mass campaignThe campaign called for free criticism of the

regime under the slogan “letting a hundred flowers bloom”