The weimar constitution 0.0 / 5 ? HistoryWWII and Nazi Germany 1939-1945GCSEAll boards Created by: Jade1811Created 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) 1 of 4 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 2 of 4 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 3 of 4 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 4 of 4
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