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Germany National Assembly 1919

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What was the purpose of the National Assembly in Germany in 1919?

To elect a new president
To dissolve all political parties
To create a new constitution (correct)
To form a new military

Why did the National Assembly meet in Weimar instead of Berlin?

To be closer to the center of Germany
Because Berlin was under construction
Due to the peaceful environment in Weimar
To avoid unrest and violence in Berlin (correct)

What was the voting age under the Weimar Constitution?

25
30
21 (correct)
18

Which party won the highest percentage of seats in the elections for the National Assembly?

SPD (D) Signup and view all the answers

What percentage of the electorate voted in the national elections to select the National Assembly?

80% (A) Signup and view all the answers

Which political group opposed democracy and wanted a return to monarchy in Germany?

Nationalists (B) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following statements about the Weimar Republic's constitution is NOT true?

The Reichsrat had the power to veto any new law proposed by the Reichstag without requiring further approval. (A) Signup and view all the answers

What was the primary purpose of the proportional representation system used for electing the Reichstag?

To give smaller parties a fair share of seats in the Reichstag based on their vote share. (A) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following statements about the Reichstag is true?

It controlled taxation and was elected by the people at least once every four years. (B) Signup and view all the answers

What was the primary reason for the frequent changes in coalition governments during the 1920s?

The frequent arguments and disagreements between coalition partners led to the collapse of these governments. (B) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following statements about the Länder is true?

They were responsible for controlling key services such as police and schools within their respective regions. (B) Signup and view all the answers

What was the primary reason for the perception that the Weimar Republic was not truly the choice of the people?

The Council of People's Representatives had used the army to suppress public riots in Berlin in 1918. (B) Signup and view all the answers

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