What danger came from a strong President and weak parliament in the Weimar Republic?
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Correct answer: The democratic system could weaken and move towards dictatorship
The Weimar Constitution gave the President extensive powers, especially emergency powers. When parliament was weak and divided, the President could intervene in government without strong parliamentary consent. This weakened democratic checks and created a risk of dictatorship. Option B is the opposite: a weak parliament could not effectively control the President. Exam tip: link the weakness of the Weimar Republic with Article 48 and emergency powers.
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The democratic system could weaken and move towards dictatorship
Why is this the correct answer?
The Weimar Constitution gave the President extensive powers, especially emergency powers. When parliament was weak and divided, the President could intervene in government without strong parliamentary consent. This weakened democratic checks and created a risk of dictatorship. Option B is the opposite: a weak parliament could not effectively control the President. Exam tip: link the weakness of the Weimar Republic with Article 48 and emergency powers.
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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