Weimar Republic Political Structure

This video tutorial covers the Weimar Republic's formation, structure, and the strengths and weaknesses of its constitution. It explains the democratic setup, the roles of the President and Chancellor, and the challenges faced due to proportional representation and coalition governments. The video also highlights the reliance on Article 48 and the influence of extreme parties. The creator encourages viewer support to continue producing content.

What was the purpose of the Council of People's Representatives?

• To permanently replace the Kaiser

• To temporarily govern until elections

• To draft the new constitution

• To lead the army

Why was the first National Assembly meeting held in Weimar?

• It was the capital of Germany

• Berlin was too far

• There were protests in Berlin

• Weimar had better facilities

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

• The Army

• The President

• The Parliament

• The Electorate

What was a key feature of the Weimar Constitution's democratic nature?

• Only men could vote

• Proportional representation

• The President had absolute power

• The Chancellor was elected by the army

How were seats in the Reichstag allocated?

• By regional selection

• By presidential appointment

• By proportional representation

• By majority vote

What was a major weakness of the Weimar Constitution?

• It was too rigid and unchangeable

• It often led to unstable coalitions

• It excluded women from voting

• It allowed for a single-party rule

What was Article 48 known for?

• Establishing the role of the Reichsrat

• Giving emergency powers to the Chancellor

• Allowing the President to dissolve the Reichstag

• Ensuring proportional representation

Why did some people believe democracy didn't work in the Weimar Republic?

• Because the army controlled the government

• Because of frequent use of Article 48

• Due to the absence of elections

• Due to the lack of a President

What was a consequence of the votes being spread across many parties?

• A strong single-party government

• A unified national policy

• A stable government

• A lack of representation for citizens

Which parties had a say in the Reichstag despite opposing democracy?

• No extreme parties were allowed

• Only the Centre Party

• Extreme parties like communists and nationalists

• Only the Socialist Democratic Party