Weaknesses of the Weimar Republic

Proportional representation

The vote is spread out between parties in the Reichstag, making it hard for one party to win the majority. It created coalition governments.

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Article 48

The President could suspend the constitution and rule by decree. This meant that the President could pass laws without the approval of the Reichstag.

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Challenge from the army

Leaders wanted the Kaiser to return as their position would be reduced.

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Challenge from civil service and judges

Didn't want Weimar because they didn't agree with it's political views.

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Appointment of Chancellor

President Hindenburg appointed chancellors who did not lead the largest party and allowed them to rule using Article 48.

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The President could suspend the constitution and rule by decree. This meant that the President could pass laws without the approval of the Reichstag.

Article 48

Leaders wanted the Kaiser to return as their position would be reduced.

Didn't want Weimar because they didn't agree with it's political views.

President Hindenburg appointed chancellors who did not lead the largest party and allowed them to rule using Article 48.

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