Leaders of the German Democratic Republic

Herausgegeben:Miller, Frederic P.; Vandome, Agnes F.; McBrewster, John

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Produktbeschreibung

The first constitution of the German Democratic Republic (GDR) in October 1949 created the office of President der Deutschen Demokratischen Republik (President of the German Democratic Republic). Upon the death of President Wilhelm Pieck on 7 September 1960, the office of President was abolished and replaced by a collective head of state, the Staatsrat der Deutschen Demokratischen Republik. The Vorsitzender (Chairman) of the Staatsrat was considered to be the head of state of the GDR. The State Council's role was codified in the GDR's revised constitutions of 1968 and 1974. On 5 April 1990 the body was abolished by a constitutional amendment by the only freely elected Volkskammer ("People's Chamber" or parliament). In theory, this amendment envisaged the possible creation of a new presidency as head of state, delegation of powers, and presidential elections. In practice, however, until the GDR joined with the Federal Republic on 3 October 1990, the president of the Volkskammer also served as the GDR head of state.

Produktdetails

• Verlag: Alphascript Publishing
• Seitenzahl: 120
• Englisch
• ISBN-13: 9786130618742
• ISBN-10: 6130618743
• Artikelnr.: 28542964