Individual rights are considered less important under communism. The legal system operates to protect the basic rights of any individual. The legal system in a communistic country feels individual rights are less important and therefore it is the welfare of the country not the people that comes first. The people in a secret ballot choose most public officials. The only public officials considered are the ones chosen by the Communist government.
Public opinion is a vital force in the process of government.
There are very few ways to develop or use public opinion to influence the process of government. Schools try to establish an atmosphere of democracy in the classroom. Schools serve the communist party by developing obedience to ideas that carry out only the principals of communism. The educational system aims to train each student to follow his or her own interests and to use his or her talents for his or her job of choice. The educational system also tries to develop citizens capable of forming thoughtful opinions and eager to influence policies of the government.