Brezhnev

Question 1

what was the policy of stability in cadres (B)

Answer 1

discouraged promotions, demotions and personnel change

Question 2

what was the brezhnev constitution (new soviet constitution) (B)

Answer 2

recognised the party’s leading role in soviet society

Question 3

when was the brezhnev constitution (new soviet constitution) (B)

Answer 3

1977

Question 4

which of k’s policies did b reverse (B)

Answer 4

• decentralisation
• 2 sides of party
• re-established ministries k abolished

Question 5

what is gerontocracy

Answer 5

party run by old people

Question 6

what is oligarchy

Answer 6

rule by a small elite who govern in their own self interest

Question 7

what term can describe b’s reign (B)

Answer 7

political stagnation

Question 8

what examples of gerontocracy are there (B)

Answer 8

• only 2 people promoted to politburo during b
• average age is over 60
• 80-90% of members retained their jobs

Question 9

what happened to politics during b (B)

Answer 9

became less effective :
- ill so cant do their job
- generational gap between gov and society
- less incentive to work if no promotion

Question 10

how did b’s changes lead to corruption (B)

Answer 10

• reduced work incentives
• black market increased
• unlikely to be punished so officials messed around