The New Constitution Strengths Flashcards
Complete the sentence.
The New Constitution was the most advanced…. in Europe.
democracy
What age could men and women vote in the Weimar Republic?
They could both vote at 20.
What were the voting laws in Britain in 1919?
If you were male, you had to be 21 and female, you had to be 30.
How often did post WW1 Germany elect a new president?
Every 7 years.
What did the German president have the power to do?
Appoint the chancellor (head of government).
What did the Reichtag (parliament) have the power to do?
Pass or reject changes in law.
Who were members of the Reichtag elected by?
Proportional representation.
How often were new members of the Reichtag elected?
Every 4 years.
Complete the sentence.
The Weimar Republic established the right of…. and….
free speech + freedom of religious belief
