The Weimar Republic 1919 Flashcards
1
Q
Was it a temporary government ?
A
Yes
2
Q
Why was it called the Weimar Republic?
A
It was formed in Weimar by 6 social democrats
3
Q
What did the new Republic do politically to Germany ?
A
Made it a democracy and it had a general election every 4 years
4
Q
Was power shared or divided between two?
A
NO SINGLE PERSON HAD ALL POWER
5
Q
What were the terms of the constitution?
A
- central government was given more power
- all men and women over 20 could vote
- % of votes per party = % of seats in reichstag
- chancellor was head of government
- president chose the chancellor
6
Q
Was the % of votes a party got = % of seats in reichstag a strength or weakness?
A
Weakness as they all wanted different things
7
Q
Did modern Germans support the Weimar Republic ?
A
No as they feared it was too weak
8
Q
Did extremist parties support the Weimar Republic?
A
No as they feared it was too weak
9
Q
Who could call new elections?
A
The president
