POLI SCI 106 Study Guide - Midterm Guide: Ombudsman, Christian Wulff, Law And Justice
30 Oct 2014
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Establishes parliamentary democracy, dispersal and limits on power. Fed responsible for most areas, states for education, culture, law enforcement. Revolution (1917) seeking a dictatorship of the proletariat . 1989 elections: 35% of seats contested and 65% reserved for communists but future elections would be fully contested. Rectify the wrongs of the past regime. Not directly elected, representatives of state governments. 2 from each federal region, chosen by territorial authorities. Cannot propose legislation, can only pass or veto. Sejm: list pr in multi seat district. In theory, focuses on law enforcement and security. Made up of chancellor and ministers each responsible for different policy areas. Head of state and commander in chief, initiates legislation. Nominated by pm, but more important player. Appointed by pm, responsible to parliament, collective and individual responsibility (like in uk) Determines if citizens rights and freedoms are infringed on by state bodies. Leader: j raczynski (twin brother of former.
