In Leninist states, appointments to key positions had to be drawn ...

[wrbasek0]

In Leninist states, appointments to key positions had to be drawn from the __________, a list of approved names, maintained by the Central Committee.
 
  Fill in the blank(s) with correct word

Question 2

The communist parties in communist states were run according to the principle of __________ that gave all power to a small, elite group.
 
  Fill in the blank(s) with correct word

[firehawk60]

Answer to Question 1

nomenklatura

Answer to Question 2

democratic centralism

[wrbasek0]

Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it

[dyrone]

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