1.1b To what extent was the system of government in the GDR democratic? Flashcards

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What was the Volkskammer?

A

The People’s Chamber

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2
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Give 2 democratic features of the Volkskammer

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1) There were other political parties
2) Elections were held which determined the power of smaller parties

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Give 3 ways in which the Volkskammer wasn’t democratic

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1) Number of seats was predetermined
2) The ballot paper contained only 1 name
3) To not give your vote had to be done publicly

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What was the Landerkammer?

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The State Chamber

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How is the Landerkammer democratic?

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It’s made up of representatives from 5 historic states

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Give 3 ways in which the Landerkammer isn’t democratic

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1) Was later abolished and replaced by 14 Bezirke under control of SED officers
2) Acted as a rubber stamp and didn’t VETO any laws
3) Chosen on a predetermined basis

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Give 3 ways that the 1949 constitution was democratic

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1) Elections held
2) Proportional representation
3) A choice of political party

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How was the 1949 constitution not democratic?

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The head of state was a purely ceremonial role

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9
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How was the SED democratic?

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Power was extended to the general population through social organisations

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10
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What organisations had power spread to them from the SED?

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FDJ

Democratic Women’s Federation

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Give 2 ways that Ulbricht’s dominance was undemocratic

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1) Had control over the Central Committee as First Secretary

2) Conducted mass purges in 1951 to remove his opposition

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