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2- Parliament Majority versus minority, how to cooperate, Having the majority does not mean that your party has automatically all wisdom and all your proposals are to be accepted without a real discussion on their pro ‟ s and cons. Some of the proposals that members of other parties are suggesting might be an excellent solution for a problem that the country is facing. Is this the way you want to operate? Do you know the term constructive opposition.
3- separation of powers The common idea is that the third power should be a totally independent justice system. Whether someone is violating the law has to be considered by an independent judge and the accused has to be defended by a welltrained lawyer.
4 – Justice system In a democracy a good functioning justice system is a prerequisite for economic development.
Group discussion, Tunisian School of Politics, 14 June 2013