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The Weimer Republic

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Constitution

• President (Could use article 48 to go around Reichstag)
• Elected every 7 years
• Chancellor (appointed by president from Reichstag)

Reichstag

• Proportional representation

 

1 Person, 1 Vote

 

Strengths and Weaknesses of the Constitution

Strengths

• All equal rights
• Proportional representation was fair
• Strong president
• Each state keeps traditions

Weaknesses

• Enemies get power to destroy
• Coalitions weak
• Article 48 = dictator
• States can be hostile to government

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Date: Sat, 20 May 2006 Time: 12:00 AM
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