Communist Party Structure 1920s

Question 1

Politburo

Answer 1

7-9 members from central commitee, decision making body of the party, met almost daily

Question 2

Central committee

Answer 2

Elected from Congress. Debated and voted on party policy when Congress not meeting, in practice power delegated to politburo

Question 3

Congress

Answer 3

Chosen from provincial and city party organisations. Debated and voted on party policy. In practice power lay with politburo

Question 4

Provincial and city parties

Answer 4

Powerful party organisations, party secretaries and key posts chosen by central committee and politburo. Sent delegates to party congresses

Question 5

Local parties

Answer 5

Members chosen for suitability. Party members could get advantages eg jobs