3A.+Structure+of+gov't+and+administration

 Hitler single party state (1933-45) Domestic policies and impact  3A - Structure of government and administration  

 In theory, like many states dominated by its single political parties, the power structure of the Nazi state is extremely simple and smooth-running. The structure is supposed to be tightly organized and have a disciplined hierarchical organization. However in reality, the [|Nazi] state was never much more than a government that consisted of ministries and departments competing for influence between old hierarchies and a variety of party bodies that sought to supervise them. Like the Hitler Myth, the image of a well-organized and smooth Nazi government was a myth. This is probably due to the belief that government structure is much less important than the party structure and hierarchy, because single-party states demand that all positions of importance be held by a member of the party. Although the Nazi did not have a very organized structure, they did have local leaders (GAULEITER) that were appointed by Hitler for a series of areas. These leaders were subordinate to his orders. Probably one of the most well organized part of the Nazi State was the SA (Sturm-Abteilung). Their mission, quote Hitler, "We must struggle with ideas, but if necessary also with fists." The SA's work included distributing propaganda leaflets, protecting Nazi meetings and trying to drive the detested Communists from the streets. **Click** on the "Ministries" hyperlink or HERE for more information on the ministries that existed in the Nazi state. **Click** on the "Positions of importance" hyperlink or HERE for profiles and more information on important figures of the Nazi party and state. **Scroll below** for "Relevant Past IB Questions"

media type="youtube" key="RCijR_SOhh8" height="315" width="420" align="left" The [|video] above, titled "How were decisions made in Nazi Germany?", is a summary of how chaotic, and unorganized the structure was. <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;">It is a compilation of BBC video clips (ones we watched in class) and other summaries. The video also talks about how unorganized Hitler really was. <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;">For fun. <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;"> __Sources:__ EUROPE textbook (2nd Ed) page 307 IB Companion page 347 Weimar & Nazi Germany textbook p. 114, 116 Image: http://www.casahistoria.net/images/Hitler1939NurnbergRally.jpg Video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RCijR_SOhh8

<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif;"> **<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif;">__Relevant Past IB Questions__ ** <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;"> <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">32.To what extent is organization more important than ideology in the rise of single party states? Discuss, with references to TWO single party states each chosen from a different region. (1993) (HL)

45."Despite the appearance of order and discipline, Nazi government was poorly organized.” How far do you agree with this statement? [1997] [HL]

67.Assess the contributions of organizational and leadership qualities in maintaining in power two single-party rulers, each chosen from a different region. [HL] [2000]

70.Compare and contrast the organization of one Communist state with one Fascist state. [HL] [2001]

1.Compare and contrast the domestic policies of two rulers of single-parry states, each chosen from a different region. [HL] [2006]