Return to Democracy

Question 1

Why did the USSR turn on Hitler?

Answer 1

The Nazi-Soviet pact was only ever a temporary of mutual non-aggression and Hitler had always intended to eradicate communist Russia

Question 2

When did Hitler die?

Answer 2

30th April 1945

Question 3

What was agreed at the Potsdam conference between the allies?

Answer 3

German and Berlin would be divided in to 4 zones. The British, French, Soviet and American Zones.

Question 4

Which zones would form the FRG?

Answer 4

British, American and French

Question 5

When was the FRG officially formed?

Answer 5

23rd May 1949

Question 6

What elements did the FRG’s constitution involve?

Answer 6

A President
A parliament - Bundestag
A chancelor

Question 7

How did the role of the President in the FRG differ from Weimar?

Answer 7

In the FRG, the power of the president was severely limited unlike in Weimar where President had article 48

Question 8

What type of Political system did the FRG?

Answer 8

Proportional representation was still being used to elect parliament but it was mixed with ‘first past the post’ system so half of the Bundestag was to be elected by popular vote the other by Proportional representation.

Question 9

What was the intended effect of the political system?

Answer 9

To produce larger and more stable political parties.