1948 Constitution of Czechoslovakia

The 1948 Constitution of Czechoslovakia established a more socialist framework for the country following a communist coup. It emphasized the role of the working class and aimed to strengthen the influence of the Communist Party in governance. This constitution replaced the democratic principles of the previous one from 1935, promoting state ownership of resources, collective rights, and central planning. It reflected a shift towards a one-party system, limiting political pluralism and civil liberties, and marked a significant change in Czechoslovakia's political landscape during the Cold War era.