Creation of the FRG, 1945-49 - The Federal Republic of Germany Flashcards
1
Q
Who drew up the temporary constitution for the FRG?
+ when was it set up?
A
The Parliamentary Council
+ set up 1 September 1948
2
Q
What was the temporary constitution for the FRG called + when was it announced?
A
Basic Law
+ 23 May 1949
3
Q
When was Basic Law ratified? (made officially valid)
A
week of 16-22 May 1949
by the parliaments of 2/3+ of the Länder
4
Q
What was Basic Law + what did it promise?
A
outlined a very free + liberal democracy:
- equal rights to G citizens, regardless of sex, race, political views or religion
- free speech, the freedom to form unions or other groups, free assembly and no censorship
- a state education for all, altho private schooling was allowed
5
Q
BUT was Basic Law completely liberal?
A
NO, some clauses suggested more repressive
e.g. could ban political parties if they undermined the FRG or its democratic principles
