AustriaDemokratie 46 · Democracy and the Republic's core principles
What did the young Republic of Austria lay down in laws in 1919?
In the exam (German)
Was regelte die junge Republik Österreich im Jahr 1919 durch Gesetze?
- aThe former emperor kept the right to dissolve Parliament at any time and call new elections.Der ehemalige Kaiser behielt das Recht, das Parlament jederzeit aufzulösen und neu wählen zu lassen.
- bThe Habsburgs lost their rights as rulers; those who did not renounce them had to leave the country.Die Habsburger verloren ihre Herrscherrechte; wer nicht verzichtete, musste das Land verlassen.Correct answer
- cMembers of the Habsburg family received permanent seats and a right of veto in Parliament.Die Mitglieder der Familie Habsburg erhielten feste Sitze und ein Vetorecht im Parlament.
- dThe nobility was abolished; titles such as "Count" or the "von" in a name may no longer be used.Der Adel wurde abgeschafft; Titel wie „Graf“ oder das „von“ im Namen dürfen nicht mehr geführt werden.Correct answer
Why?
Under the Habsburg Law (Habsburgergesetz) of 1919, the Habsburgs lost their rights as rulers, and those who did not renounce them were expelled from the country. In the same year the nobility was abolished so that all citizens are equal.
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