▲ 122 ▼ What’s the difference between communism and socialism? (lemmy.ca) submitted 4 months ago by a_gee_dizzle@lemmy.ca to c/nostupidquestions@lemmy.world 126 comments fedilink hide all child comments I often see these words used interchangeably, though as I understand it there is a difference between the two ideologies, no?
[–] a_gee_dizzle@lemmy.ca [S] 1 point 4 months ago (1 child) For example, a democratic socialist society could follow in the Swiss Is Switzerland a direct democracy? permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 2 child comments replies: [–] litchralee@sh.itjust.works 3 points 4 months ago* (1 child) Yes: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mandatory_referendums_in_Switzerland Switzerland is also a rarity where there isn't quite a separate head of state (eg UK Monarch, German President) but also the head of government role is done by a council of seven, where the majority decision is what happens. So the legislative body writes the law and the council of seven is tasked with executive power to carry out the law. The modern Swiss constitution (1848) took inspiration from the American constitution (1789), but rather than a consolidated head of state/government like the American President, they wanted to hew even closer to the long-standing ideals of democracy amongst the Cantons, to also avoid concentrating too much power to individuals. Thus, even though the Swiss Federal Council rotates the title of president every year in turn, it confers zero extra powers. permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 2 child comments replies: [–] a_gee_dizzle@lemmy.ca [S] 2 points 4 months ago That’s super interesting. I like that model of governance, seems much more stable the the alternatives permalink fedilink source parent
[–] litchralee@sh.itjust.works 3 points 4 months ago* (1 child) Yes: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mandatory_referendums_in_Switzerland Switzerland is also a rarity where there isn't quite a separate head of state (eg UK Monarch, German President) but also the head of government role is done by a council of seven, where the majority decision is what happens. So the legislative body writes the law and the council of seven is tasked with executive power to carry out the law. The modern Swiss constitution (1848) took inspiration from the American constitution (1789), but rather than a consolidated head of state/government like the American President, they wanted to hew even closer to the long-standing ideals of democracy amongst the Cantons, to also avoid concentrating too much power to individuals. Thus, even though the Swiss Federal Council rotates the title of president every year in turn, it confers zero extra powers. permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 2 child comments replies: [–] a_gee_dizzle@lemmy.ca [S] 2 points 4 months ago That’s super interesting. I like that model of governance, seems much more stable the the alternatives permalink fedilink source parent
[–] a_gee_dizzle@lemmy.ca [S] 2 points 4 months ago That’s super interesting. I like that model of governance, seems much more stable the the alternatives permalink fedilink source parent