The Weimar Constitution

Question 1

What three things did the Weimar Constitution allow freedom of?

Answer 1

Speech
Worship
Better working conditions

Question 2

How old did you have to be to vote?

Answer 2

You had to be over the age of 20 to vote.

Question 3

What type of system did the Weimar constitution impose?

Answer 3

A very democratic system where no individual could gain too much power.

Question 4

What was the Chancellor responsible for?

Answer 4

Day to day governing of the Constitution.

Question 5

What was the advantage of the president being elected every 7 years in Germany?

Answer 5

It gave stability.

Question 6

What was the disadvantage of the president being elected every 7 years in Germany?

Answer 6

It could cause a big issue if the president is not good.

Question 7

What could the president do, according to Article 48?

Answer 7

In an emergency, the president could rule the country directly.

Question 8

If a party gained 20 percent of the votes, what percentage of the seats would they get?

Answer 8

20%