What government system was established in East Germany after World War II?

What government system was established in East Germany after World War II?

• A. Communist
• B. Democracy
• C. Monarchy
• D. Theocracy

Answer: (A)

After World War II, the Soviet-occupied portion of Germany became a socialist-leaning state under strong Soviet influence. East Germany, officially the German Democratic Republic, was established in 1949 as a one-party, communist system. Power rested with the ruling Socialist Unity Party, with state control over the economy and limited political freedoms. This contrasts with a democracy, which would involve multiple competing parties and civil liberties; it also differs from a monarchy or a theocracy, neither of which characterized East Germany at that time.

After World War II, the Soviet-occupied portion of Germany became a socialist-leaning state under strong Soviet influence. East Germany, officially the German Democratic Republic, was established in 1949 as a one-party, communist system. Power rested with the ruling Socialist Unity Party, with state control over the economy and limited political freedoms. This contrasts with a democracy, which would involve multiple competing parties and civil liberties; it also differs from a monarchy or a theocracy, neither of which characterized East Germany at that time.