The Weimar government (AQA GCSE History): Flashcards
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When did the Weimar Republic officially begin?
When did the Weimar Republic officially begin?
31 July 1919
Presidential term length in Weimar
Presidential term length in Weimar
7 years
Who appointed the chancellor in Weimar system
Who appointed the chancellor in Weimar system
The president
Article 48 emergency power
Article 48 emergency power
Suspend constitution & pass laws by decree
Chancellor's role in Weimar govt
Chancellor's role in Weimar govt
Head of government
Most powerful chamber of parliament
Most powerful chamber of parliament
Reichstag
Reichstag election frequency
Reichstag election frequency
Every 4 years
Reichsrat's role
Reichsrat's role
Represented Germany's regions
Voting age in Weimar constitution
Voting age in Weimar constitution
21 years and over
Year women gained vote in Germany
Year women gained vote in Germany
1919
SPD vote % in Jan 1919 election
SPD vote % in Jan 1919 election
40%
First Weimar president
First Weimar president
Friedrich Ebert
First Weimar chancellor
First Weimar chancellor
Philipp Scheidemann
Main weakness of proportional representation
Main weakness of proportional representation
Unstable coalition governments