Question

Section 1Involvement in the shaping of the intellectual contents of the newspapers or political periodicals published in the Reich, whether through writing, news reporting, or illustration. . . is a public function regulated . . . by the state through this law. Persons involved in this way are called editors (Schriftleiter). No one may call himself an editor who is not entitled to do so according to this law. . . . Section 35The Reich Minister for Public Enlightenment and Propaganda may decree the removal of an editor . . . if he deems it necessary for pressing reasons of public welfare.

Background information: In October 1933, the Reich passed an Editorial Law. According to this law, what was likely to happen to people who published negative articles about the Nazi Party?

A. They would be removed from their position.
B. They would be appointed to the position of editor.
C. They would be elected as Reich Minister for Public Enlightenment.
D. They would be labeled a Schriftleiter.

Answer 1

The correct answer is A) they would be removed from their position.

Step-by-step explanation:

Answer 2

The correct answer is A) they would be removed from their position.

According to the law, people that published negative articles about the Nazi Party would be removed from their position.

On October 4, 1933, the Editor Law prohibited non-Aryans to work in journalism. The Nazi party controlled all the media in Germany. The German Propaganda Ministry excluded Jews from being a journalist and expected the German press to follow the exact instruction from the Nazi party.

The excerpt exposes it clearly: "...Section 35The Reich Minister for Public Enlightenment and Propaganda may decree the removal of an editor . . . if he deems it necessary for pressing reasons of public welfare."