Presidium facts for kids
A presidium or praesidium is a group of leaders or officials in some political meetings or organizations. This group works together to manage the business of the organization. They might work alongside a main leader, like a president, or they might lead the group themselves. Think of it like a small team that helps run a big club or a government meeting.
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Presidiums in Communist Countries
In Communist countries, a presidium is often a special committee that is always working for the main law-making body. This body is like a parliament. For example, in the USSR, which was a large country that existed before 1991, the Supreme Soviet was the main law-making group. It had a Presidium.
The Presidium of the Supreme Soviet
The Presidium of the Supreme Soviet was a very important group in the USSR. It was created in 1936. From 1938 to 1989, the person leading this Presidium was the official head of state for the USSR. This means they were the top representative of the country. Later, other titles like "Chairman of the Supreme Soviet" and "President of the Soviet Union" were used.
The different parts of the Soviet Union, called Republics, also had their own Presidiums. The leaders of these local Presidiums were the actual leaders in those republics.
Presidiums Today in Communist Countries
Today, the term presidium is still used in some countries. For example, in North Korea, there is the Presidium of the Supreme People's Assembly. This is the main law-making body there.
In China, the Presidium of the National People's Congress helps lead the country's main law-making assembly. The Workers' Party of Korea in North Korea also has a Presidium of the Politburo of the Workers' Party of Korea. This is a small group of five or fewer top leaders who guide the party.
Other Uses of the Term Presidium
The word "presidium" is also used in other places and organizations around the world.
Presidiums in European Parliaments
In Germany, the Presidium of the Bundestag helps run the country's parliament. It includes a president and several vice presidents. They handle the daily tasks and research for the parliament. The Bundesrat, which represents the German states, also has a Presidium.
Other European countries also use the term:
- In Norway, the Storting (their parliament) has a Presidium with a president and five vice-presidents.
- In Sweden, the Riksdag is led by a Presidium with a Speaker and three deputies.
- In Greece, the Hellenic Parliament has a Presidium made up of a Speaker, seven deputies, and other officials.
Presidiums in Other Groups
- In Bangladesh, the Awami League political party has a Presidium. These are the most important members of the party.
- The Socialist International, which is a worldwide organization of socialist political parties, has a Presidium. This group advises its president and helps prepare important topics for discussion.
- In some student organizations in places like Belgium and Scandinavia, "presidium" is a general term for all the leaders who manage the group.
See also
In Spanish: Presídium para niños
