Gerontocracy Flashcards
(4 cards)
1
Q
What is gerontocracy?
A
Rule of old people
2
Q
How many people were promoted to politburo from 1964-71
A
2 people
3
Q
What was the average age of the politburo?
A
1966- 58
1972- 62
1982- 75
4
Q
Why did the government become less effective
A
Senior officials became ill
Generation gap
No incentives for hard work; SOC
