Why was the weimar republic considerd weak?

Answer 1

The Weimar Republic had serious weaknesses from the start. Germany lacked a strong democratic tradition, postwar Germany had several major political pares and many minor ones, and millions of Germans blamed the Weimar government and not the leaders for the country's defeat.

Answer 2

The Wiemar Republic was weak since Germany was economically and politically devastated after World War I.

The Treaty of Versailles forced Germany to pay massive repatriations, took away many of its economic heartlands (Saar basin for coal, later French occupation of Ruhr Valley) and limited the size of its military, leading to massive economic woes for Germany, including massive hyperinflation.

Additionally, the leaders of the Wiemar Republic were often corrupt and did not go through the traditional organs of government, (i.e. the Reichstag) leading to much political strife over true control of the country.

Answer 3

Many people believe it was, yes.

The main reason for this was because of the constitution; it stated that the members of the Reichstag could be elected by proportional representation. This meant that the number of seats each party had was directly proportional to thenumber of votes they recieved. So 50% of votes = 50% of seats, 1% of votes = 1% of seats.

This was a big weakness because it gave smaller, extremist parties such as the Nazi's a lot more power. Without this Hilter and the Nazi's may never have taken over Germany.

Another Weakness was Article 48. This stated that if there was an emergency the President could suspend democracy for a time and rule by issuing laws or decrees. This was bad because when Hitler became Chancellor, then Hidenburg died and he combined his role with President to become the 'Fuhrer' then it meant he could use Article 48 after the Reichstag fire which gave him a lot of power.

Answer 4

+ Germany lacked a strong democratic tradition.

+ Postwar Germany had several major political parties many minor ones.

+ Millions of Germans blamed the Weimar government, not their wartime leaders, for the country's defeat and postwar humiliation.

Answer 5

Because of the lack of support from the german people.

Answer 6

The Weimar Republic was associated with the German defeat in World War 1.

Answer 7

the implementation of the Dawes Plan