1938 Enabling Act

The 1938 Enabling Act was a law passed in Germany that gave Adolf Hitler's government the power to make laws without approval from the parliament, enabling him to establish a dictatorship. It effectively dissolved democratic processes and consolidated Hitler's control over all aspects of German life. By passing this act, the Nazi regime eliminated political opposition and established a totalitarian state, paving the way for aggressive expansion and oppressive policies that led to widespread suffering.