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exam lesson name: contemporary internatio
exam number: 700695rr
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question 5 of 20 :
select the best answer for the question.

1. the nazi party rose to power in germanys new government, the weimar republic, which was

○ a. a communist government.
○ b. a democratic government.
○ c. an authoritarian government.
○ d. a socialist government.

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Explanation:

The Weimar Republic was established after World War I in Germany. It was a democratic government with a constitution, elected representatives, and civil liberties (though it faced many challenges). A communist government (A) is based on communist ideology with state ownership, which the Weimar Republic wasn't. An authoritarian government (C) has strong central control without free elections, which the Weimar Republic, with its electoral system, wasn't. A socialist government (D) emphasizes social ownership and equality, and while the Weimar Republic had some social programs, its core structure was democratic. So the correct answer is B.

Answer:

B. a democratic government.