The Weimar Constitution - Classwork

When were the free elections that took place for the first time in Germany's history?

• Feb 1919

• Jan 1918

• Jan 1919

• Feb 1920

After the SPD, the second most popular party in Germany from 1919-1924 changed from left-wing to right-wing.

• True

• False

Which party were mainly Catholics and some wealthy middle class people part of? They had more Conservative policies.

• The Nazi Party (NSDAP)

• German National People's Party (DNVP)

• Social Democratic Party of Germany (SPD)

• The Centre Party

How many different parties won seats in the Reichstag in Jan 1919?

• 80

• 18

• 10

• 28

The new constitution stated that everyone over the age of 20 could vote. This is called _?_ _?_

The SPD was the Social _?_ Party of Germany

Which party were far-left revolutionaries?

• Nazi Party (NSDAP)

• German People's Party (DVP)

• Communist Party of Germany (KPD)

• German Democratic Party (DDP)

Why was the new government called the 'Weimar' Republic?

• People voted for it to be called that

• Weimar town was the only safe place in Germany at the time

• Weimar was the name of the new leader of the Republic

• Because Berlin was considered to be too violent and unstable for the new government

The day-to-day working of the government was the responsibility of who?

• The President

• The Chancellor

• The Reichstag

• Ebert

The Reichstag was elected every _?_ years