was foiled when the soviet were pushed away from Warsaw and the resistance crushed.Communist PolandAfter WWIIAfter WWII Poland was absorbed into the USSR as a Soviet State. Poland held free elections which were rigged to make Poland take communist leadership. Poland became the Peoples Republic of Poland founded in 1952.Stanislaw Mikolajczks tried to outvote the communists but was forced to flee west after rigged electionsFall of CommunismPoor economic conditions in Poland led to widespread political unrest throughout the country. Mass protests took place and in 1989's Polish legislative election brought an end to communism in Poland.The Polish DemocracyGovernmentPoland is a parliamentary representative democratic republic. It has a Prime minister who is head of government and a President who is head of state. Poland has a much party systemwhere whoever controls the most seats is the head of government. The president is appointed by popular voteThe Prime ministerThe prime minister is the most powerful member of government. He/She is head of government and of cabinetDonald Tusk- Current PM of Poland and leader of the Civic Platform partyThe PresidentThe President is largely a symbolic role have few powers in government. The president acts as a spokesperson for Poland. And deals with foreign affairs. Elections are held for a new president every 5 yearsPolitical OrganizationsNATOThe United NationsPoland's International goals

2013 Independence day riotsHow religion Shapes nationalismSince almost the entirety of the polish population is catholic, poles share a common set of beliefs that unites them in a stronger sense of wholeness as a countryThis event sparked national pride throughout