Government Between 1948 and 1989 the Communists controlled all levels of government in Romania, and the head of the Communist Party was the country's most powerful leader. In 1989 the Romanian army joined in a popular uprising against the Communist regime. ... Political Parties Between 1948 and 1989 the only political organization in Romania was the Communist Party. ... The Romanian Communist Party was reestablished in May 1994. ... In 1989 Romanians revolted against the repressive dictatorship of Nicolae Ceausescu, the country's president and Communist Party leader. ...

• Word Count: 2219
• Approx Pages: 9
• Grade Level: High School