Constitutional Reform (Edexcel A-Level History): Flashcards
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When Gorbachev became Soviet President
When Gorbachev became Soviet President
March 1990
How Gorbachev became President (method)
How Gorbachev became President (method)
Appointed by Congress of People's Deputies
Why Gorbachev avoided presidential election
Why Gorbachev avoided presidential election
Risk that Yeltsin would win
What Gorbachev lacked by avoiding election
What Gorbachev lacked by avoiding election
Democratic mandate/legitimacy
Duration of Gorbachev's emergency powers
Duration of Gorbachev's emergency powers
18 months
Two reasons for Gorbachev's emergency powers
Two reasons for Gorbachev's emergency powers
Economic crisis & separatist movements
When Shevardnadze resigned
When Shevardnadze resigned
December 1990
Shevardnadze's criticism of Gorbachev
Shevardnadze's criticism of Gorbachev
Turned away from path to democracy
Impact of glasnost on Communist Party by 1990
Impact of glasnost on Communist Party by 1990
Destroyed Party's authority
What presidency was independent of (2 bodies)
What presidency was independent of (2 bodies)
Communist Party & Supreme Soviet