Weimar Constitution Flashcards
1
Q
when did the reichstag vote in favour of the constitution?
A
31st july 1919
2
Q
when did Eber sign in it?
A
11th august 1919
3
Q
what was article 48?
A
the president was able to seize complete control in emergency situations
4
Q
when was a new president elected?
A
every 7 years
5
Q
what were the 2 houses in the German parliament?
A
Reichstag - main representative assembly and law making body of the parliament
Reichsrat - less important house, made up of representatives from the 17 state governments (länder)
6
Q
What was included in the bill of rights?
A
right to free speech
A ban on censorship
religious freedom and conscience (no state churches)
