Two consequences of the Weimar constitution Flashcards
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1) Promoted fair and democratic values
- All Germans over 21 could vote, were very progressive and representative
- Proportional representation was fair, allowed small parties to be represented in the Reichstag, so minority ideals were represented
- Balance of power with checks and balances
- Direct voting system
- Big contrast from system of Kaiser from 1918
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