The Basic Law and the constitution of West Germany Flashcards
1
Q
When was the Basic Law adopted?
A
May 1949
2
Q
Who was elected chancellor?
A
Konrad Adenauer
3
Q
What were the main features of the Basic Law?
A
- Freedom of expression
- ‘Represented democracy’
- Federal states - states kept power
- Parties to gain >5% of vote to stop extremists
- President not elected directly -had to be voted
- Chancellor appointed by president, with parliamentary approval
4
Q
Why did the amount of parties in the West decrease?
A
- Banning of far R/L parties
- Small parties divided
- Right wing parties joined CDU
5
Q
Why couldn’t allies remove Nazis from leadership roles?
A
Impractical due to their skillset
6
Q
What were affidavits?
A
Sworn written statements to show they were clear
