The Weimar Republic, 1918-29 (Edexcel GCSE History): Flashcards
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When was Weimar Constitution signed?
When was Weimar Constitution signed?
31 July 1919
Where was Weimar Constitution created?
Where was Weimar Constitution created?
Weimar
Presidential term length in Weimar Republic
Presidential term length in Weimar Republic
7 years
Voting age under Weimar Constitution
Voting age under Weimar Constitution
21
Article 48 of Weimar Constitution
Article 48 of Weimar Constitution
President's emergency powers to suspend constitution & pass laws by decree
Electoral system used in Weimar Republic
Electoral system used in Weimar Republic
Proportional representation
Women's right gained in Weimar Constitution
Women's right gained in Weimar Constitution
Right to vote
More powerful house of Weimar Parliament
More powerful house of Weimar Parliament
Reichstag
Reichsrat's role in Weimar government
Reichsrat's role in Weimar government
Represented Germany's regions
Chancellor's role in Weimar Republic
Chancellor's role in Weimar Republic
Head of government, day-to-day administration
Why were Weimar coalition govts unstable?
Why were Weimar coalition govts unstable?
Proportional representation meant no single party majority
Article 48 nickname
Article 48 nickname
Suicide clause
System Germany moved from after WWI
System Germany moved from after WWI
Authoritarian rule of Kaiser Wilhelm II
Why Weimar Republic lacked popular support
Why Weimar Republic lacked popular support
Associated with WWI defeat & Treaty of Versailles