problems of coalition government. 4. ( Political instability and extremism, 1919 - 1924

Question 1

Problems with proportional representation ?

Answer 1

Led to the proliferation of smaller parties - smaller parties could gain an representation in the Reichstag since parties were allocated seats in proportion to % of votes

Question 2

What did the proliferation of smaller parties lead to

Answer 2

Led to too many parties in the Reichstag

Question 3

Problem with having too many parties in Reichstag ?

Answer 3

Too many parties make a problem forming a stable government as a majority is needed in the Reichstag.Leads to big parties making deals with smaller parties in order to gain a majority.Coalition is made.

Question 4

Problems with coalition government ?

Answer 4

Coalition government can’t find success during crises due to the amount of opinions and voices in government.
- Coalition government makes government weak due to the divisions in government.This creates political instability and a lack of confidence in democracy. As a result extremism increases

Question 5

Reasons why extremism grew

Answer 5

• Problems with coalition government
• economic state of country and crises
• belief in the ‘stab in the back ‘ myth and tough decisions ( like armistice and ToV ) undermined support for democracy.