– Apparently, Bethlen was not against general, equal, and secret voting rights, but he was in agreement with his many of his Dualist-era predecessors that thought cultural and educational democracy must precede political democracy. As he said, democracy cannot mean the “blind power of crude masses”. Vast groups of society can be involved in public life when they become economically and culturally mature enough to be able to make responsible decisions about themselves and the future of the community, recognizing their real interests. At that time, even with the West, many observers considered Hungary the only democracy along with Czechoslovakia; I think justifiably so, because Hungary had a stable legal system, separation of powers in practice, liberal and leftist parties had representation in the Parliament, freedom of speech and freedom of press were almost fully in force. If we look at the level of development and domestic political conditions of the then Central, Southern and South-Eastern European region, we should not be ashamed of the conditions in Hungary between 1921 and 1931 or 1939. Especially despite the fact that Hungary started the rebuilding process with huge disadvantages compared to the neighbors. And we shouldn't forget the widespread consensus regarding the revision of the Trianon peace dictate – if possible, peacefully – but also the general public opinion promoted the idea that in Hungary there must be order, security, organic and continuous development. As Bethlen said: „Constant evolution instead of revolution.”