Weimar Constitution facts for kids
The Weimar Constitution was the set of rules that governed Germany from 1919 to 1933. This period is known as the Weimar Republic. Even though the Nazis took power in 1933, this constitution technically stayed in effect until 1945.
Germany's official name was Deutsches Reich until a new constitution was adopted in 1949.
How the Weimar Constitution Started
After World War I ended, Germany needed a new way to govern itself. So, in January 1919, a special group called the German National Assembly met in the town of Weimar. Their job was to write a new constitution for the country.
They decided that Germany should be a democratic federal republic. This means the people would have a say in how the country was run, and power would be shared between a central government and different states. The country would be led by a president and a parliament.
A lawyer and politician named Hugo Preuss was the main person who wrote the constitution. He worked for the government at the time.
More Information
- Selected Articles: Selected parts of the Constitution
- Entire Constitution: The whole Constitution
- About the Weimar Republic: Lectures on German history
- Additional info: More details
See also
In Spanish: Constitución de Weimar para niños
