Constitution - GCSE History Definition

In GCSE History, a constitution is a set of rules that explains how a country is run. It says what different parts of the government are allowed to do and what rights people have. An important example is the Weimar Constitution, which was introduced in Germany after World War I, in 1919. It created a democratic government where people could vote, and it gave freedom of speech, freedom of religion, and equal rights. It also set out the roles of the President, Chancellor, and Reichstag (parliament). Learning about the Weimar Constitution helps GCSE History students understand how Germany faced later problems, especially when Hitler came to power and reverted the constitution.