The origins of the Weimar Republic

Question 1

how long did it take to make the WR

Answer 1

6 months

Question 2

electorate

Answer 2

all men and women over the age of 20 were given the vote by proportional representation

Question 3

what did the parliament consist of

Answer 3

the Reichstag and the Reichsrat

Question 4

Reichstag

Answer 4

most powerful people in parliament, elected by the people every 4 years

Question 5

Reichsrat

Answer 5

represented regions of Germany, elected every 4 years

Question 6

what did the government consist of

Answer 6

the chancellor and the cabinet

Question 7

the chancellor

Answer 7

head of the government chose all the ministers

Question 8

the cabinet

Answer 8

ministers who work with the chancellor to make decisions

Question 9

head of state

Answer 9

the president was head of the republic, elected every 7 years, played no part in day-to-day politics, chose the chancellor

Question 10

when did the national assembly meet to decide how Germany would be lead

Answer 10

February 1919 in Weimar

Question 11

strengths of the Weimar republic

Answer 11

the voting age was reduced, the president was elected by the people, central government now had more power, this system meant a more fair chance of seats

Question 12

weaknesses of the Weimar republic

Answer 12

the system provided one party getting the majority which led to a lack of clear policies, the only way governments were formed was by coalition which often failed