why was article 48 of the Weimar Republic considered harmful for republic
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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)".
Answer:
The article 48 of the Weimar republic was deemed to be dangerous because it allowed the president to suspend the civil rights of the citizens during emergencies without prior inquiries.
Explanation :
This means that the president in article 48, citizens’ of the country not has any right of speech and freedom of religion. The president will also not be answerable to any individual based on his decisions; he can do whatever he wants and will run the state in whichever way he deems best just like the monarchial ruling. The power included the rule of the decree that was powerful, with no rights for citizens.