What steps were taken by Adolf Hitler for the destruction of Democracy?

What steps were taken by Adolf Hitler for the destruction of Democracy?

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The Fire Decree and Suspension of Civil Rights : A mysterious fire that broke out in the German Parliament building in February, 1933 facilitated, his move. It is said that the fire was work of the Hitler’s supporters, while Hitler blamed his political enemies for it. The fire decree of 28 February, 1933 indefinitely suspended civil rights such as freedom of expression, speech, press and assembly those that had been guaranteed by the Weimar Constitution.

(i) After that Hitler turned on his arch-enemies the Communists of Germany. Most of the Communists were quickly packed off to the newly established concentration camps.

(ii) The repression of the Communists was severe. Their membership was in thousands. They were however, only one among the 52 types of victims persecuted by the Nazis across the country.

(iii) On 3rd March, 1933, the famous Enabling Act was passed. This Act established dictatorship in Germany. It gave Adolf Hitler all political and administrative powers to sideline German Parliament and rule by decree.