Weimar Republic Flashcards
1
Q
Give 2 weaknesses of the Weimar Republic
A
President had the power to appoint and dismiss the chancellor
The president could make laws without going to the Reichstag first
No party ever has a majority in the Reichstag
There were more members of the Reichstag that belonged to a particular state
2
Q
What is proportional representation?
A
When the number of votes won by a party corresponds to the amount of seats they get in the Reichstag
3
Q
When was the spartacist uprising?
A
1919
4
Q
When was the German Constitution published?
A
August 1919
5
Q
When was the Kapp Putsch?
A
March 1920
6
Q
When did French and Belgian troops invade the Ruhr?
A
January 1923
7
Q
Give 2 strengths of the Weimar Republic
A
Men and women could vote
Leaders had to have consent of laws from Reichstag
Democratic
