Strengths and weaknesses of the Weimar Constitution (Edexcel GCSE History): Quizzes
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On what date was the Weimar Constitution signed?
On what date was the Weimar Constitution signed?
31 July 1919
Why was the constitution written in Weimar rather than Berlin?
Why was the constitution written in Weimar rather than Berlin?
Berlin had political unrest
How often was the president of the Weimar Republic elected?
How often was the president of the Weimar Republic elected?
Every 7 years
What power did Article 48 give the president during emergencies?
What power did Article 48 give the president during emergencies?
Suspend constitution & pass laws
What was the voting age reduced to under the Weimar Constitution?
What was the voting age reduced to under the Weimar Constitution?
21 years old
Which group gained the right to vote for the first time in German history?
Which group gained the right to vote for the first time in German history?
Women
What was a key characteristic of the Reichstag?
What was a key characteristic of the Reichstag?
It controlled taxation
What was the Chancellor's main role in the Weimar government?
What was the Chancellor's main role in the Weimar government?
Head of government, day-to-day admin
What checking power did the Reichsrat have over the Reichstag?
What checking power did the Reichsrat have over the Reichstag?
Delay new laws
What benefit did proportional representation provide?
What benefit did proportional representation provide?
Ensured smaller parties fair seats
What nickname was given to Article 48 of the constitution?
What nickname was given to Article 48 of the constitution?
The suicide clause
What major weakness did proportional representation create?
What major weakness did proportional representation create?
Fragmented parliament