Enabling Act of 1933

The Enabling Act of 1933 was a law passed by Germany’s Reichstag that gave Adolf Hitler, as Chancellor, the power to create and enforce laws without needing approval from Parliament. Essentially, it allowed Hitler to establish a dictatorship legally, bypassing democratic processes. This act marked a critical step in Hitler consolidating power, leading to the suppression of political opposition and the collapse of the democratic government in Nazi Germany. It was a pivotal moment that facilitated the rise of totalitarian rule in Germany.