To what extent was the constitution responsible for keeping Germany's political system intact?

To what extent was the constitution responsible for keeping Germany's political system intact?

1. Moderate reform

   • SPD limited by reforms
   • Few but enough to keep people happy
   • Moderate nature agreed with conservatism

2. Nationalistic foreign policy

   • People were patriotic about success
   • Weltpolitik well liked by all classes and political parties

3. Nationalism and patriotism

   • Nationalist pressure groups supported Kaiser
   • SPD untraditionally loyal to Kaiser
   • Formation of Germany created universal belief that Kaiser was meant to be in power

4. Constitution and political parties

   • Disunity of political parties meant no united aims
   • Unfair voting system enabled Kaiser to monopolise power
     • Keep his supporters as majority
     • Could dissolve the Reichstag
   • Could not be broken