The Weimar government (AQA GCSE History): Quizzes
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When did the Weimar Republic officially begin?
When did the Weimar Republic officially begin?
31 July 1919
How often was the president of the Weimar Republic elected?
How often was the president of the Weimar Republic elected?
Every 7 years
What emergency power could the Weimar president use during crises?
What emergency power could the Weimar president use during crises?
Pass laws by decree
What was the chancellor's role in the Weimar government?
What was the chancellor's role in the Weimar government?
Head of government
How often were Reichstag members elected?
How often were Reichstag members elected?
Every 4 years
What electoral system was used for the Reichstag?
What electoral system was used for the Reichstag?
Proportional representation
What did the Reichsrat represent in the Weimar constitution?
What did the Reichsrat represent in the Weimar constitution?
Germany's different regions
What was the minimum voting age under the Weimar constitution?
What was the minimum voting age under the Weimar constitution?
21 years
On what date were elections held for the National Assembly?
On what date were elections held for the National Assembly?
19 January 1919
What percentage of the vote did the SPD win in January 1919?
What percentage of the vote did the SPD win in January 1919?
40%
Who became Germany's first president under the Weimar system?
Who became Germany's first president under the Weimar system?
Friedrich Ebert
What major weakness did proportional representation create?
What major weakness did proportional representation create?
Unstable coalition governments