The weimar constitution

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  • Created on: 11-11-17 14:50

The president

  • Ebert
  • Elected every 7 years
  • Controlled the armed forces
  • Stayed out of the day-to-day running of the counrty
  • In an emergency he could make laws without going through the Reichstag (parliament)
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The chancellor

  • The president appointed him
  • Responisble for the day-to-day running of the country
  • Chosen from the Reichstag by the president
  • Like a prime minister
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The reichstag

  • The chancellor needed the support of more than half of them
  • Voted on new laws
  • Members elected every 4 years, through proportional representation.  This gave small parties a chance to have a say in  parliament
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The German people

  • Elected the members of the Reichstag and the president
  • All men and women over the age of 20 were able to vote
  • All adults had equal rights and the right of free speech
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