Summary 1 - Concerns of new Weimar Republic Flashcards
1
Q
Which article was used for emergencies only?
A
Article 48
2
Q
How many times would Ebert use article 48?
A
136 times
3
Q
What was used with increasing frequency in the latter years of the Weimar republic?
A
Article 48
4
Q
Using article 48 allowed the president to do what?
A
Undermine the Reichstag and democratic government-area of the constitution that was open to misuse