2 Weimar Republic Quiz

What was the Weimar Republic established as a result of?

• The Treaty of Paris

• The Treaty of Versailles

• The Treaty of Rome

• The Treaty of London

Who led the Social Democrats (SPD) in the establishment of the Weimar Republic?

• Otto von Bismarck

• Friedrich Ebert

• Paul von Hindenburg

• Adolf Hitler

What was the main purpose of the Weimar Constitution?

• To establish a monarchy

• To create a dictatorship

• To prevent any one person or group from having too much power

• To abolish the parliament

What is proportional representation?

• A system where only the majority party gains seats

• A system where seats are distributed based on the proportion of votes received

• A system where the president appoints all members

• A system where only two parties are allowed

What could the President use in an emergency according to the Weimar Constitution?

• Article 21

• Article 48

• Article 33

• Article 15

What was a strength of the Weimar Constitution?

• It allowed for a single-party system

• It ensured free speech and freedom of religion

• It abolished elections

• It centralized power in the hands of the President

What was a weakness of the Weimar Constitution?

• It created a strong central government

• It often led to coalition governments that struggled to agree

• It eliminated the role of the President

• It banned all political parties

Which party was considered extreme left and opposed the Weimar Republic?

• Social Democrats (SPD)

• Communists (KPD)

• German People's Party (DVP)

• National Socialist Party (NSDAP)

Which party was supported by the upper middle class?

• Social Democrats (SPD)

• Communists (KPD)

• German People's Party (DVP)

• Centre Party (Z)

What was the role of the Chancellor in the Weimar Republic?

• Head of State

• Head of the government

• Head of the army

• Head of the judiciary