Politburo

Question 1

What was the politburo?

Answer 1

The highest form of the party structure, consisting of 7-9 members

Question 2

What did the politburo do?

Answer 2

• They made decisions; formulating and approving all major polices (democratic centralism)

• Made apportionments to government and party positions, ensuring loyalty

Question 3

How did the politburo centralise power?

Answer 3

Policy control
—> Had sole authority over key decisions

Hierarchy
—> All their decisions were binding

Appointments
—> Control over appointments to party positions, ensuring loyalty

No accountability
—> Members were not responsible to any outside constitution as members where chosen by central committee