why did Weimar system of democracy cause problems for Germany

Question 1

Democracy was new to the country

Answer 1

It was introduced as a condition for peace amd for some it seemed forced on the german people

Question 2

Impact of the spartasist revolution caused problems

Answer 2

Although spd won. Ebert had to rely on free corps too keep order which made him apear weak

Question 3

Too many political parties also caused problems

Answer 3

The promis of a seat in teh reichstag encourages many political partys to for but realistically there where too many different partys representing too many different intrests

Question 4

No clear winner of elections caused problems

Answer 4

To for a government partys needed over 50% of the vote. No political party could win enough seets to form a government on its own

Question 5

Another problem was co olition governments

Answer 5

Partys had to go into partnership but this caused comprimise amd falling out. Falling out often led to election so between 1919-33 there where 14 different chancellors and 9 elections

Question 6

The final problem with democracy was article 48 of the constitution

Answer 6

This allowd presedent to rule without the reichstag in times of emergency which had potential to be abused