The Weimar Constitution Flashcards
Name the MAIN parties in the Weimar Constitution
SPD (socialist democratic party of Germany)
DVP or DNVP (German People’s party)
KPD (Communist Party of Germany)
Nazi(the national socialist German workers’ party)
When was the Weimar constitution adopted?
It was adopted on 28th June 1919
Who was the Weimar Republic’s first president?
Friedrich Ebert
At what age could WOMEN and men vote?
20 and above
What was different about the Weimar Consituion?
It was the first attempt to establish a democratic system and ordinary people had more power as they had voting rights.
What was Article 48 of the constitution?
Article 48 stated that in case of urgent action being necessary in an emergency, the president could bypass the Chancellor and Reichstag and make laws directly.
How often was the president elected?
Every 7 years
How often were members of the Reichstag elected?
Every 4 years
What is another word for Reichstag?
German Parliament
What were the Reichstag’s job?
Making laws
How was the chancellor elected?
From the Reichstag one member is appointed as chancellor by the president. The chancellor also had to be approved by the majority of the Reichstag.
How many political parties were there?
13 Political parties
Why were the Weimar politicians seen as the November Criminals by some people?
Some people believed that Germany had enough strength to continue fighting but they still surrendered..
