THE GERMAN STATE MINISTRY FOR CHECH AND MORAV, PRAGUE (1906) 1939 - 1945 (1965), inv. 1270, sig. 110-12/96

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251.) Differences I myself believe that our existing system of bound lists should not be applied; the system of constitutionally established three parties will require no protection of party discipline through bound lists of candidates and will give voters personal freedom where a lower party selection is imposed on them I would maintain the principle of representation of relations in this or that form, In the new simplification of political conduct, I would not exclude the popular vote on some fundamental issues in peace times. The presidential elections should be conducted by referendum, and I would not exclude the American system of election of presidential weavers. Assuming that we have a national centralization of administration and legislation, and that, therefore, Landtage will exist, I would think that it would be hard for us to have a central parliament consisting only of a single house in the future, Iah would be able to experience our competent ones. The new economic tasks of the state may require it. In addition, the question arises to what extent the new changes are affecting our society, namely our administrative system; it was not possible for us to do so.