Another important development was the statement that democratic principles would be the basis of the new state's governance, something that was declared by the Vilnius Conference, but omitted in the Act of 11 December.
Un alt element important a fost declarația că principiile democratice aveau să stea la baza guvernării noului stat, principiu enunțat la conferința de la Vilnius Conference, dar omis în actul de la 11 decembrie.