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

Weimar Republic Political Structure and Challenges

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
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To oversee day-to-day politics
To choose the Chancellor
To control the Reichstag
To manage foreign affairs
2.
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How often were elections held for the Reichstag?
Every 2 years
Every 4 years
Every 6 years
Every 8 years
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
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What was the role of the Reichsrat in the Weimar Parliament?
To control taxation
To represent the regions of Germany
To oversee foreign policy
To elect the President
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
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What voting system was used to elect the Reichstag?
First-past-the-post
Proportional representation
Mixed-member proportional
Single transferable vote
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
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What was a key strength of the Weimar Constitution?
It had a system of checks and balances
It centralized all power in the President
It allowed only men to vote
It was less democratic than Britain
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What was a major challenge of proportional representation in the Weimar Republic?
It made it difficult for smaller parties to gain seats
It led to frequent majority governments
It reduced voter turnout
It often resulted in coalition governments
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What was Article 48 used for in the Weimar Constitution?
To increase the Chancellor's term
To strengthen local governments
To bypass the Reichstag in emergencies
To dissolve the Reichsrat
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