Weimar and Nazi Germany Quiz

When were the elections held to choose a new national assembly for the Weimar Republic?

• 31st July 1919

• 15th September 1920

• 1st May 1918

• 19th January 1919

Who was responsible for choosing the Chancellor in the Weimar Republic?

• The Reichsrat

• The Reichstag

• The electorate

• The President

What was the voting age for men and women in the Weimar Republic?

• Over 30

• Over 25

• Over 18

• Over 20

What was the purpose of the Reichsrat in the German political system?

• Leading the Reichstag

• Choosing the government ministers

• Making decisions about taxation and policy

• Representatives of each German region

What was the main weakness of the proportional representation system in the Weimar Republic?

• No voting rights for men under 25

• Lack of representation for women

• No control over the army

• Difficult to pass laws due to multiple parties

What article in the Weimar Constitution allowed the president to give control to the Chancellor in an emergency?

• Article 48

• Article 32

• Article 55

• Article 70

How many coalitions were formed in the first 4 years of the Weimar Republic?

• 5

• 9

• 12

• 15

What did the extreme parties such as the communists and nationalists do in the Reichstag?

• Opposed the democracy and tried to undermine the parliament

• Supported the government in all decisions

• Advocated for peace and unity

• Worked towards social reforms

What was the responsibility of the President in the Weimar Republic?

• Making decisions about taxation and policy

• Choosing the government ministers

• Leading the Reichstag

• Responsible for the army and for choosing the chancellor

What was the main strength of the Weimar Constitution?

• No representation for women

• Completely democratic with universal voting rights

• Controlled by a single strong leader

• No balance of powers