Weimar constitution1

1. What was the key role of the President in the Weimar Republic's democratic system?

• To lead the Reichstag
• To protect the country in times of crisis
• To control the military

2. How was the Chancellor's appointment in the Weimar Republic deemed democratic?

• By direct election from the public
• By needing a majority in the Reichstag
• By the President's personal selection

3. What was the principle of 'Proportional Representation' in the Weimar Republic?

• Seats in the Reichstag were assigned based on total population.
• Seats in the Reichstag were based on the percentage of votes a party receive
• Each state received an equal number of seats in the Reichstag.

4. What was Article 48 in the Weimar Republic's constitution?

• A clause allowing the President to dissolve the Reichstag
• A rule for how coalitions should be formed in the Reichstag
• An emergency power for the President to make laws in times of unrest

5. How did the right to vote for all people, including those opposing democracy, affect the Weimar Republic?

• It strengthened the democratic process.
• It allowed anti-democratic parties to gain influence.
• It had no significant impact on the political landscape.

6. What was a significant consequence of proportional representation in the Weimar Republic?

• It led to a strong, centralized government.
• It resulted in many small parties and unstable coalitions.
• It decreased political participation among the populace.

7. How could individual states challenge the national government in the Weimar Republic?

• By refusing to follow national laws
• By attempting to remove the national government
• By holding their own independent elections

8. What was one of the major challenges faced by coalition governments in post-war Germany?

• They often had clear and stable majorities.
• They frequently broke down, leading to short-term governments.
• They were dominated by one or two large parties.