Proportional representation. Flashcards
1
Q
Why was Proportional representation (PR) criticised?
A
It encouraged the formation of many new small splinter parties.
2
Q
What did negotiations and compromises do to the Weimar?
A
Make them appear politically unstable.
3
Q
What was the main problem in the government?
A
Creating coalitions amongst the main parties.
4
Q
What made PR encourage the emergence of political extremism?
A
The economic and political crisis of 1929-33.
5
Q
What did critics of the Weimar think voting should be like?
A
It should be like in the UK and USA.
