( C1 ) Strengths and Weaknesses of the New Constitutionn

Question 1

what were the negatives with the new constitution

Answer 1

1) Germany was politically divided and economically divided
2) politicians and powerful forces would have to work together but there was a reluctance to do so
3) proportional representation gave many different parties a say, however constant compromising would lead to a lack of co-operation

Question 2

what were the positives

Answer 2

1) Elections for the president were held every 7 years
2) state governments had limited power to corruption or abuse of power was limited
3) All adult men and women above the age of 20 had the vote
4) the chancellor appointed by the president must hold the support of the reichstag majority