Why was opposition from both left and right dangerous for the democratic centre in Weimar?

Correct answer: Because democracy came under pressure from both directions

The direct answer is A: democracy came under pressure from both the left and the right. The political centre means parties that support constitutional, parliamentary government and compromise. In Weimar Germany, the radical left wanted a revolutionary alternative, while the radical right wanted authoritarian or nationalist rule. These groups opposed the republic from different directions, so the centre had fewer reliable supporters and governments became difficult to form and defend. Option A is correct because pressure on both sides weakened democratic stability. Option B is wrong because simultaneous extremism did not make the system fully stable. Option C is wrong because many groups were angry about Versailles, so it did not satisfy everyone. Option D is wrong because attacks from both sides had a direct political effect: they encouraged violence, distrust and support for anti-democratic movements. Exam cue: when both extremes attack the centre, compromise becomes weak.