The Enabling Act Flashcards
(14 cards)
What was the date of the Enabling Act?
23rd March 1933
What change did the Enabling Act require?
A change in the Weimar Constitution
What power did the Enabling Act grant Hitler?
It allowed Hitler to make new laws without going through the Reichstag
What was the final vote count for the Enabling Act?
444 for and 94 against
What role did the Enabling Act play in Hitler’s regime?
It became a cornerstone of Hitler’s dictatorship, allowing him to bypass normal legislative procedures and consolidate power
Which party was the only one to vote against the Enabling Act?
The SPD (Social Democratic Party)
Why was the Communist Party absent during the vote on the Enabling Act?
Due to arrests
What was the date of the Enabling Act?
23rd March 1933
What change did the Enabling Act require?
A change in the Weimar Constitution
What power did the Enabling Act grant Hitler?
It allowed Hitler to make new laws without going through the Reichstag
What was the final vote count for the Enabling Act?
444 for and 94 against
What role did the Enabling Act play in Hitler’s regime?
It became a cornerstone of Hitler’s dictatorship, allowing him to bypass normal legislative procedures and consolidate power
Which party was the only one to vote against the Enabling Act?
The SPD (Social Democratic Party)
Why was the Communist Party absent during the vote on the Enabling Act?
Due to arrests
