key definitions Flashcards
1
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What is a constitution?
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-a set of rules to run a country, written or unwritten
2
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What is the difference between a Chancellor and a President?
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-a president is elected by the people and a chancellor is elected by parliament
3
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What does Lander mean?
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-individual states that were able to runt their own affairs
4
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How are republics and constitutional monarchies different?
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-republic is run by the head of state
-monarchy is run by the monarch
5
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What does default mean in terms of reparations?
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-fail to pay reparations
6
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What is passive resistance in terms of the occupation of the Ruhr?
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-German factory workers refused to work and striked but they were supported by the government
7
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What does hyperinflation mean?
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-when the price of goods and services spiral out of control
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