Question

Statement I: During the years of the Great Depression the economic crisis was worse in Germany.
Statement II: The President of the Weimar Republic had the power to impose emergency.

• A. Statement I is true, Statement II is false
• B. Statement I is false, Statement II is true
• C. Both Statements are true, Statement II provides explanation to Statement I
• D. Both Statements are true, Statement II does not provide explanation to Statement I

Answer 1

The correct option is D Both Statements are true, Statement II does not provide explanation to Statement I

I) In 1929 as the Wall Street Crash led to a worldwide depression. Germany suffered more than any other nation as a result of the recall of US loans, which caused its economy to collapse. II) Article 48 of the constitution of the Weimar Republic of Germany (1919–1933) allowed the President, under certain circumstances, to take emergency measures without the prior consent of the Reichstag. This power was understood to include the promulgation of "emergency decrees (Notverordnungen)".