How did constitutional and economic factors together work in Weimar's weakness?
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Correct answer: Article 48 emergency powers and economic crises weakened parliamentary democracy
Article 48 gave the president wide powers to rule by decree during an emergency. Economic crises, especially inflation and unemployment, reduced public confidence in elected governments and increased reliance on such powers. This weakened parliament and helped anti-democratic parties gain support. Option B is wrong because proportional representation often produced coalitions and unstable governments. Exam tip: link constitutional weaknesses with economic crises when explaining the failure of Weimar democracy.
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Article 48 emergency powers and economic crises weakened parliamentary democracy
Why is this the correct answer?
Article 48 gave the president wide powers to rule by decree during an emergency. Economic crises, especially inflation and unemployment, reduced public confidence in elected governments and increased reliance on such powers. This weakened parliament and helped anti-democratic parties gain support. Option B is wrong because proportional representation often produced coalitions and unstable governments. Exam tip: link constitutional weaknesses with economic crises when explaining the failure of Weimar democracy.
Which subject and chapter does this question cover?
This is a Class 9 History question. Chapter: Nazism and the Rise of Hitler. Topic: Birth of the Weimar Republic.
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