weimar consitution

• What historical period does the revision video cover?

  Weimar and Nazi Germany
• Who announced the elections for the new national assembly in the Weimar Republic?

  Frederick Ebert
• When were the first elections held for the Weimar Republic?


  19th of January 1919
• What percentage of eligible voters participated in the first elections?

  83%
• Which party won 40% of the vote in the first elections?


  Socialist Democratic Party
• Why did the first national assembly meet in Weimar instead of Berlin?


  Due to protests and unrest in Berlin
• When was the Weimar Constitution agreed upon?


  31st of July 1919
• What was the role of the president in the Weimar Republic?


  Head of state, elected every seven years
• What powers did the president have in the Weimar Republic?


  Responsible for the army and choosing the chancellor
• How often were the members of the Reichstag elected?


  Every four years
• What was unique about the electorate in the Weimar Republic?


  All men and women over the age of 20 had the vote
• What was one strength of the Weimar Constitution regarding representation?


  Seats in the Reichstag were chosen by proportional representation
• What was a significant weakness of the Weimar Constitution related to party control?


  It was unlikely for a single party to control the Reichstag
• How did the reliance on coalitions affect the Weimar Republic?


  Coalitions often fell apart, leading to instability
• What was Article 48 of the Weimar Constitution?


  A provision allowing the president to give control to the chancellor in an emergency
• How did the use of Article 48 affect public perception of democracy in the Weimar Republic?


  It led people to believe democracy didn't work
• What was a consequence of the spread of votes among many parties in the Weimar Republic?


  No one felt the government represented them
• How did the presence of extreme parties in the Reichstag affect the Weimar Republic?


  They opposed democracy and undermined the parliament
• What are the strengths of the Weimar Constitution?


  • Completely democratic: all over 20 could vote
  • Proportional representation for Reichstag seats
  • Balance of power: president chooses chancellor
  • President controls the army
  • Local governments elected for local issues
• What are the weaknesses of the Weimar Constitution?


  • Unlikely for a single party to control Reichstag
  • Difficulty in passing laws due to party disagreements
  • Reliance on coalitions that often fell apart
  • Slow government response in crises
  • Article 48 led to reliance on presidential power
  • Extreme parties undermined democracy
• What historical period does this revision video cover?

  Weimar and Nazi Germany
• Who announced the elections for a new national assembly in the Weimar Republic?

  Frederick Ebert
• When were the first elections held for the Weimar Republic?


  19th of January 1919
• What percentage of eligible voters participated in the first elections?

  83%
• Which party won the most votes in the first elections of the Weimar Republic?

  Socialist Democratic Party
• Why did the first national assembly meet in Weimar instead of Berlin?


  Due to protests and unrest in Berlin
• When was the Weimar Constitution agreed upon?


  31st of July 1919
• What was the role of the president in the Weimar Republic?


  Head of state, elected every seven years
• What was the chancellor responsible for in the Weimar Republic?


  Choosing government ministers and leading the Reichstag
• How often were the members of the Reichstag elected?


  Every four years
• What was unique about the electorate in the Weimar Republic compared to Britain?


  All men and women over the age of 20 could vote
• What were the strengths of the Weimar Constitution?


  • Completely democratic: all over 20 could vote
  • Proportional representation for Reichstag seats
  • Balance of power: president chooses chancellor
  • President controls the army
  • Local governments elected for local issues
• What were the weaknesses of the Weimar Constitution?


  • Difficulty in passing laws due to coalition governments
  • Slow government response in crises
  • Reliance on Article 48 for emergency powers
  • Lack of representation felt by voters
  • Extreme parties undermining democracy
• What was the consequence of proportional representation in the Weimar Republic?


  It made it unlikely for a single party to control the Reichstag
• How many coalitions were formed in the first four years of the Weimar Republic?


  Nine coalitions
• What did Article 48 of the Weimar Constitution allow the president to do?


  Give control to the chancellor in an emergency
• How did the use of the army to suppress riots affect public perception of the Weimar government?


  It led to a belief that the government did not represent the people
• Why did extreme parties have a say in the Reichstag?


  Because the way seats were allocated allowed them representation
• What was the main goal of the council of people's representatives?


  To temporarily govern after the kaiser's abdication
• What was the main leisure activity enjoyed by most women during this period?


  Reading, particularly romantic fiction