Why was the Weimar Government weak? - WR Flashcards
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Why did proportional representation make the Weimar Government weak?
A
It meant that lots of different political parties were able to win some seats in the Reichstag, but it was difficult for one party to get a majority.
This becomes an issue as the parties will be forced to coallate and work together to pass laws, which often caused disputes and made law making a very slow process.
It was difficult to have strong policies.
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Why did Article 48 make the Weimar Government weak?
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The constitution containing Article 48 meant that laws could be passed without the Reichstag by the order of the President.
3
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Who was opposed of this new democratic system?
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Older army generals
Judges
Upper-class families
University professors
Rich factory owners
