WEIMAR REPUBLIC 1919-1933

Question 1

What is article 48

Answer 1

Ability to rule by presidential degree

Question 2

Features of Weimar Gov

Answer 2

-democratic because of proportional representation
- universal suffrage for first time
Unlike in 2nd reich with unelected junkers
-elected president
- gov accountable to Reichstag

Question 3

What was the check and balance?

Answer 3

• President wasn’t allowed too much power

- could dissolve reichstag but needed to pass gov agendas into law