12 Questions
What was the purpose of the National Assembly in Germany in 1919?
To create a new constitution
Why did the National Assembly meet in Weimar instead of Berlin?
To avoid unrest and violence in Berlin
What was the voting age under the Weimar Constitution?
21
Which party won the highest percentage of seats in the elections for the National Assembly?
SPD
What percentage of the electorate voted in the national elections to select the National Assembly?
80%
Which political group opposed democracy and wanted a return to monarchy in Germany?
Nationalists
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Learn about the National Assembly in Germany in 1919, which was tasked with creating a new constitution for the country. Discover the results of the national elections held on January 19, 1919, and the composition of the Assembly with moderate parties gaining majority seats.
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