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Under which president did he govern by emergency decrees?

  • Adolf Hitler

  • Walter Ulbricht

  • Konrad Adenauer

  • Paul von Hindenburg

Answer

Under President Paul von Hindenburg's rule from 1925 to 1934, he frequently resorted to emergency decrees, bypassing the usual democratic processes. This exceptional measure was authorized under Article 48 of the Weimar Constitution, responding to crises, political instability, and economic challenges during his presidency.
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