Patronage System Flashcards
(4 cards)
1
Q
Of stalins list of delegates at party congresses, how many remained from 1923?
A
Only 1/3
2
Q
As general secretary Stalin could…
A
Promote members of the party
—> ensuring loyalty
3
Q
As head of the CC commission and Rubkrin Stalin could…
A
Investigate and sack gov and party officials
4
Q
What were apparatchiks?
A
Implemented orders rather than thinking about politics
—> Contrast to politburo making
decisions
