2025 Weaknesses of the Weimar Republic Quiz

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

• It gave too much power to the Chancellor

• It ensured all laws passed easily

• It led to coalition governments that were often unstable

• It limited the power of the President

What did Article 48 of the Weimar Constitution allow the President to do?

• Dismiss the Chancellor permanently

• Control the military without oversight

• Rule by decree in an emergency without consulting the Reichstag

• Appoint Reichstag members directly

Who had the authority to appoint the Chancellor under the Weimar system?

• The German people

• The Reichstag

• The Armed Forces

• The President

What triggered hyperinflation in Germany in 1923?

• Global economic collapse

• Government printing money to pay striking workers in the Ruhr

• Excessive foreign investments

• The Dawes Plan

How did hyperinflation affect the German public's trust in the Weimar government?

• It improved it because workers got more money

• It had no impact

• It caused deep resentment and loss of faith in the government

• It made people support reparations

What action did Chancellor Gustav Stresemann take to stabilise the economy in 1923?

• Cut reparations completely

• Printed more German marks

• Introduced a new currency - the Rentenmark

• Invaded the Ruhr

What international agreement helped Germany reorganise its reparations in 1924?

• Munich Agreement

• Dawes Plan

• Versailles Treaty

• Stresemann Pact

What did the 'Golden Age of Weimar' refer to?

• Hitler's early campaigns

• Period of strong monarchy

• Years of economic recovery and democratic stability (1923-1929)

• The rise of the Nazi Party

Why did some Germans believe the Weimar Republic was still weak even during the Golden Age?

• They were pro-communist

• They supported the Allies

• They believed recovery was superficial and masked deeper issues

• The army had taken control

What was one major long-term consequence of the economic instability under the Weimar government?

• Support for the League of Nations

• Rise of the German monarchy

• Increased public support for extremist parties like the Nazis

• Stronger local government powers