What happened to parliament after the Enabling Act?
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Correct answer: Parliament’s real power became very weak
The Enabling Act of March 1933 was a decisive step in the destruction of parliamentary democracy in Germany. It allowed Hitler’s cabinet to make laws without the approval of the Reichstag, even when those laws differed from the constitution. In practice, the legislature could no longer effectively check the executive, debate policy freely, or protect opposition rights. The act therefore transferred law-making authority to the Nazi government and helped establish dictatorship through a formally legal measure. Option D is correct because parliament continued to exist for a time but lost its meaningful political power. Options A, B, and C are incorrect: the act did not strengthen parliament, remove Hitler, or ban the Nazi Party.
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Parliament’s real power became very weak
Why is this the correct answer?
The Enabling Act of March 1933 was a decisive step in the destruction of parliamentary democracy in Germany. It allowed Hitler’s cabinet to make laws without the approval of the Reichstag, even when those laws differed from the constitution. In practice, the legislature could no longer effectively check the executive, debate policy freely, or protect opposition rights. The act therefore transferred law-making authority to the Nazi government and helped establish dictatorship through a formally legal measure. Option D is correct because parliament continued to exist for a time but lost its meaningful political power. Options A, B, and C are incorrect: the act did not strengthen parliament, remove Hitler, or ban the Nazi Party.
Which subject and chapter does this question cover?
This is a Class 9 History question. Chapter: Nazism and the Rise of Hitler. Topic: Hitler’s Rise to Power.
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