It is evident from what has been presented that an ever-increasing number of the country's inhabitants have, over the years, participated in the administration of the country by joining its lower and upper legislative councils, such as local and municipal councils, provincial councils, and finally, the Legislative Assembly. The most significant characteristic of the development of these legislative councils and their advancement through the strata of the nation's economic life is the transfer of functions from the central government to local bodies and the continuous expansion of the jurisdiction of these bodies, along with increased public participation in managing their private affairs. I have no doubt that this advancement has had the best effect on the people's morals and character, and has helped them progress in national and domestic development.

Although some have expressed doubts from time to time about the success of legislative councils in Egypt, it should not be overlooked, given the current state of the country, that great difficulties and many obstacles have been overcome in the path of progress and advancement. An absolute government always leaves behind the traces of the feelings it engenders in people's souls. Therefore, it is not surprising that those who were accustomed to almost blind submission to the rulings of their governors find it difficult to suddenly become capable of managing affairs and offering advice. Expressing opinions detached from their nature may be difficult for people, perhaps on matters they have not been accustomed to considering. However, this ability is not innate but acquired.

The result of a new experiment like this innovation is, naturally, at least initially, that one group sees the need to avoid what those whose tribes were superior and whose authority was absolute in the past might do. They reasonably assume, based on the past, that they might one day translate that power into conscience and offer independent opinions. This is from one perspective. From another perspective, the thoughts of another group are shaped, and they tend to express an independence that exceeds the bounds of moderation in offering opinions that go beyond achievable political goals and aspirations, thus opposing whatever the government proposes.

These people do not see that ruling through an advisory council means either wholeheartedly assisting the government with all its might and power, or that good counsel and sound advice offered to the government in its proper place are what ward off the evil of misguided and unjust projects against people. Their opinions and proposals are what enable the government to accept the wishes and aspirations of the people, respond to them, and fulfill them to the best of its ability.