Weimar gov strengths

• women were given the right to vote in 1918
• the weimar republic was the first democratic government
• the weimar constitution was written by a constituent assembly elected on universal suffrage, which gave it legitimacy
• in 1920, women could stand as candidates in elections
• the weimar republic had a strong central government with power over all states
• the weimar republic had an independent judiciary that could challenge laws passed by parliament
• the weimar constitution gave rights to all citizens, including freedom of speech, religion and assembly
• the weimar constitution also included protection against arbitrary arrest or imprisonment without trial
• the weimar constitution guaranteed equality between men and women
• Proportional representation meant the percentage of votes a party received directly influenced the amount of seats they would win, giving everyone an imput
• The reichstag was elected every 4 years and served a fixed term