How did the proportional representation system of the Weimar Constitution make government unstable?
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Correct answer: It increased small parties and produced weak coalitions
Under proportional representation, even small parties received seats in proportion to their votes. This created many parties in the Reichstag and made it difficult for any one party to secure a clear majority. As a result, weak coalitions were formed and governments changed frequently, causing instability. Option A is the opposite: this system did not guarantee an absolute majority to one party. Exam tip: link Weimar instability with ‘many parties and weak coalitions’.
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It increased small parties and produced weak coalitions
Why is this the correct answer?
Under proportional representation, even small parties received seats in proportion to their votes. This created many parties in the Reichstag and made it difficult for any one party to secure a clear majority. As a result, weak coalitions were formed and governments changed frequently, causing instability. Option A is the opposite: this system did not guarantee an absolute majority to one party. Exam tip: link Weimar instability with ‘many parties and weak coalitions’.
Which subject and chapter does this question cover?
This is a Class 9 History question. Chapter: Nazism and the Rise of Hitler. Topic: Hitler’s Rise to Power.
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