Weimar Constitution

Question 1

Who was in the Weimar Constitution?

Answer 1

The President, the Chancellor, the Reichstag (Parliament), the German People

Question 2

What was the President?

Answer 2

1. Elected every seven years
2. Controlled armed forces
3. Stayed away from day-to-day running of country
4. In emergencies, could make laws without going through Reichstag

Question 3

What was the Chancellor?

Answer 3

1. Appointed by the President
2. Responsible for day-to day runnings
3. Chosen from the Reichstag
4. Like a Prime Minister
5. Needed more than 50% of support from Reichstag

Question 4

What was the Reichstag?

Answer 4

1. The Parliament
2. Voted on new laws
3. Members elected through proportional representation every 4 years

Question 5

What did the German people do?

Answer 5

1. Elected the Reichstag and President
2. Men and women 20+ could vote
3. Adults had equal rights and freedom of speech

Question 6

What were the positives of the Weimar Constitution?

Answer 6

1. Equal rights
2. Smaller parties allowed a say
3. Elected Reichstag and President

Question 7

What were the negatives of the Weimar Constitution?

Answer 7

1. Too many groups spoil the broth

2. The Chancellor runs Germany and isn’t elected