AI Explain

• Enabling Act


  A law passed in Germany on March 23, 1933, giving Chancellor Adolf Hitler the power to make law without the approval of the Reichstag.
• Hitler's Use of the Enabling Act

  Concentrated power, suppressed opposition (trade unions and other political parties), established his own people's court, and centralized government by replacing local councils.
• Reichstag


  The German parliament that approved laws, including the Enabling Act.
• Trade Unions


  Organized labor groups in Germany that were banned by Adolf Hitler using the Enabling Act in July 1933.
• Nazi Party (except all other political parties)


  Permitted to exist while all other political parties were banned by Adolf Hitler using the Enabling Act in July 1933.
• People's Court (Volksgerichtshof)


  A special court system established by Adolf Hitler using the Enabling Act, which was loyal only to him.
• Article 48 was a specific part of the Weimar Constitution that gave the President special powers in times of emergency. Key points: It was meant for use in crisis situations Allowed the President to take action without approval from parliament Was intended as a safeguard for democracy Became known as the "emergency decree" power
• The Enabling Act was a law passed in Germany on March 23, 1933, which gave Chancellor Adolf Hitler the power to make law without the approval of the Reichstag (German parliament).
• Penal Reform Movement


  A movement in the late 18th and early 19th centuries advocating for humane treatment of prisoners and the abolition of physical punishments.