Appointing Alexander Bach head of internal affairs, he oversaw the creation of the Bach system, which rooted out political dissent and contained liberals within Austria and quickly returned the status quo.
Nimetades Alexander von Bachi siseasjade juhiks, jälgis ta Bachi süsteemi loomist, mis juuris välja poliitilise teisitimõtlemise ja kaasas Austria liberaale ning taastas kiiresti status quo.