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What was Article 48 of the Weimar Constitution?
Article 48 of the Weimar constitution allowed the president to rule by decree at times of an emergency and gave the president the right to override the Reichstag and provide leadership "above party".Article 48 of the Weimar constitution made provision for rule by decree in an emergency.
Why was the article 48 a threat to the weimar republic?
Article 48 was more than a threat to the Weimar Republic - it was the final nail in it's coffin, as it effectively gave Hitler the power to turn Germany's government into a dictatorship. Article 48 states that in times of emergency, complete power can be given to the Chancellor without the consent of the Reichstag. In the US, this would be the equivalent to allowing the President to do whatever he pleases without consulting the Senate first. With that said, US presidents, such as President Lincoln, were able to skirt around the Bill of Rights in his capacity as Commander in Chief. Many political scientists believe that a republic's constitution have an article whereby a president can use "absolute" powers to safeguard the republic.
What rights did the Weimar Constitution give to German citizens?
There were a number of basic rights that were granted to the German people. Some of them include public safety, equality of everyone under the law, abolition of class privileges, freedom of speech and so much more.
What was the biggest bat used in a MLB game?
Honus Wagner, he used a 48 oz bat throughout his career for the Pittsburgh pirates.
I have a flag with a blue background and 48 white stars what kind of flag is this?
I was in the US Navy and flags of this type were flown at the bow of US Naval warships at anchor. The 48 stars reflected the 48 States at that time in history.
How do you say 48 in German?
The German word for 48 is achtundvierzig
How do you spell 48 in German?
achtundvierzigAchtundvierzig is 48 in English.
What article and section does it say how old the president has to be?
article 48 section 5
What was Article 48 of the Weimar Constitution?
Article 48 of the Weimar constitution allowed the president to rule by decree at times of an emergency and gave the president the right to override the Reichstag and provide leadership "above party".Article 48 of the Weimar constitution made provision for rule by decree in an emergency.
What is 48 in German?
Achtundvierzig. (eight and forty is the literal translation. If you want to work out any other numbers you use the same system - the 'second number' in English (e.g. 8 in 48) then the and (und) and then other part of the number. (e.g., the 40 in 48)
Who attacked the German flanks at Juno Beach?
41 and 48 Royal Marine Commando attacked the German flanks on Juno and Sword beaches.
What does tau 48 means in weather forecasting?
Tau 48 refers to a specific time frame in weather forecasting, specifically 48 hours into the future. It indicates the forecast for that particular time span.
What is 84 - 36?
120
What time is it in Scotland right now?
18:48:48
What were the main features of the weimar constitution?
The Wiemar constitution featured the following-The presidentThe ChancellorThe Reichstag and of course the German public.The president was elected every 7 years in which the German public would have elected. The chancellor was chosen by the president and needed a majority of support off the reichstag. The reichstag (parliament) was voted for by the German people using proportional representation. The German public were aloud to vote if they were over the age of 20, also then they were able to elect a president every 7 years.
Article 48?
The part of the Weimar constitution that allowed the President to take emergency powers without consulting the Reichstag
How did the use of Article 48 help Hitler?
He could pass any laws without verification from the Reichstag - if he deemed it an emergency. Inevitably, Hitler abused this power and took absolute control.
