Enabling Act of 1933

High school (ages 12+)
History & Culture

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1. What is the official german title?Ermächtigungsgesetz
2. What is the date of enactment?March 23, 1933
3. Why did the Enabling Act give Hitler so much power?Because the law said the cabinet could make laws even if they didn't follow the constitution, and it removed the President's ability to stop them. This let Hitler act without checks from other parts of the government.
4. When was the Enabling Act passed?It was passed on March 23, 1933, after Hitler became Chancellor in January 1933 and after the Reichstag fire in February 1933.

Authoritarianism: A form of government characterized by strong central power and limited political freedoms.
Totalitarianism: A system where the state holds total authority over society and seeks to control all aspects of public and private life.
Checks and Balances: A system in government where different branches have the power to limit each other's actions.