The Weimar Government Flashcards
1
Q
What was the role of the Reichstag ?
A
Voted by German people to create new laws and a budget, and advice the Chancellor
2
Q
What were the powers of the President in the Weimar government ?
A
Appoint military positions, summon reichstag, select chancellor, use article 48 for emergency laws
3
Q
What were the strengths of the Weimar government ?
A
Strong democratic rights, decreases the chance of a dictatorship
4
Q
What were the weaknesses of the Weimar Republic ?
A
Article 48 could be overused by the president to achieve what they want, proportional representation in voting makes it easier for extremist groups to have power
