Weimar Constitution

The Weimar Constitution was the legal framework that established Germany's democratic government after World War I in 1919. It created a parliamentary system with elected representatives, protected civil rights, and granted women the right to vote. The constitution also set up the President as a head of state with significant powers, but it included provisions for emergencies that could weaken democracy. While it aimed to promote democracy and stability, economic struggles and political unrest in the Weimar era eventually undermined its effectiveness, contributing to the rise of extremist movements like the Nazis.