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| 1. What were the key features of the Weimar Constitution? | Germany became a democratic republic with elected representatives. All men and women over 20 could vote (universal suffrage). The President was elected every 7 years and could appoint the Chancellor. Proportional representation was used to elect members to the Reichstag. |
| 2. What powers did the President have under the Weimar Constitution? | The President was commander-in-chief of the armed forces. Could appoint and dismiss the Chancellor. Could dissolve the Reichstag and call new elections. Had emergency powers under Article 48. |
| 3. What was the role of the Chancellor under the Weimar Constitution? | Head of government responsible for day-to-day administration. Appointed by the President and needed Reichstag support. Proposed laws and policies to the Reichstag. Could be removed by a vote of no confidence in the Reichstag. |
| 4. How did the Weimar Constitution aim to ensure democratic government? | Universal suffrage allowed both men and women to vote. Proportional representation gave all political parties a voice. A bill of rights guaranteed civil liberties and individual freedoms. The President and Reichstag were elected rather than inherited. |
| 5. Why was proportional representation a weakness of the Weimar Constitution? | It led to many small parties gaining seats. No single party could easily win a majority. Coalition governments were often unstable. It allowed extremist parties to enter the Reichstag. |
| 6. What was Article 48? | Gave the President power to rule by decree in emergencies. Allowed the President to bypass the Reichstag. Could be used to suspend civil liberties. Opened the door for authoritarian rule. |
| 7. How did the Weimar Constitution try to protect individual rights? | Guaranteed freedom of speech and assembly. Ensured equality before the law. Allowed for religious freedom. Introduced worker protections and social welfare rights. |
| 8. What role did the Reichstag play under the Weimar Constitution? | Made national laws and approved budgets. Elected every four years using proportional representation. Could remove the Chancellor with a vote of no confidence. Represented the German people democratically. |
| 10. In what ways was the Weimar Constitution progressive for its time? | Granted equal voting rights to women. Included social rights like education and welfare. Promoted freedom of expression and press. Replaced monarchy with a democratic republic. |
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