What was the primary purpose of the 'Enabling Act' passed by the Reichstag in 1933?
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Correct answer: To allow Hitler to pass laws without Reichstag approval
The Enabling Act was a critical turning point that legally transformed Germany into a dictatorship. It allowed the cabinet, and specifically Hitler, to bypass the legislative branch and ignore the constitution.
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