Basics of the Weimar Constitution Flashcards
1
Q
When was the President elected?
A
Every seven years
2
Q
How was the Chancellor appointed?
A
Appointed from the Reichstag by the President. Had to be supported by a majority of the Reichstag.
3
Q
What was the Reichstag?
A
They were a proportional representation: parties got the same proportion of seats as their proportion of votes
4
Q
Who could vote?
A
All adults as they have the same rights.
5
Q
What does constitution mean?
A
Rules for how a country is going to be governed.
