the establishment of the weimar republic and its early problems Flashcards
when did the kaiser abdicate?
November 9, 1918
what was article 48?
in an emergency, the president held powers to pass laws without Reichstag approval
what were state governments?
were kept but had more limited power and could be overruled by national government
The German people of the Weimar Constitution
All adult men and women had the vote(over age 20)
The president of the Weimar Constitution
Elections for the head of state took place every 7 years
The Chancellor of the Weimar Constitution
Appointed by the president, from members of the Reichstag(parliament). Must hold the support of the Reichstag majority
The Reichstag of the Weimar Constitution
Political parties allotted seats according to the percentage of votes gained - proportional representation
Where was the Weimar Republic located?
in Weimar, not Berlin
______ gained most seats in Weimar
moderate parties
when was the first election of the Weimar Republic held?
January 19, 1919 (82% turnout)
What type of government did the Weimar Republic have?
Republic, NOT a monarchy - and 18 states with own parliament that could pass laws + a police force
who would oppose the Weimar Republic?
rich people, powerful people, soldiers
