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Weaknesses of the Weimar Government
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- 1—in 1919 the republic had many enemies. It was not wise to give equal rights to those who wanted to destroy it.
- 2—Proportional Representation encouraged small political parties. So no one could get a majority. This lead to coalitions and weak governments.
- 3—The president had too much power, it was possible that he could turn himself into a dictator
- 4—The states could be hostile to the National Government and even try to overthrow it.
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- Germany 1918-45 A Study in Depth. Weaknesses of the Weimar Government
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- KateMoriarty · Mar 2014
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- Feb 19, 2016
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