Socialism is economic and social system based on common ownership of means of production and equality of citizens in law, in service and in sharing fruits of labor and wealth. Basic tenet is "from each according to ability to each according to need". This means hierarchical political and social systems are antithetical to socialism.
A dictatorship, however benevolent, is unequal. Capitalism is based on individual ownership of means of production and is unequal. It leads to oligarchical polity and society.
Democracy that recognizes all as equal citizens is best political system for socialism.
But governing large number of people who do not know each other requires some to represent smaller groups where people do know each other and can interact direct with each other. Communism is only really possible within such small groups.
So representative democracy is better for large socialist state. But, to prevent oligarchy or dictatorship, is necessary that the legislative, executive and judicial powers be separate and that these powers be given to separate councils, not individuals.
Therefore, for RL socialist paradise, suggest that representative conciliar democracy is best.
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