The Weimar Consitution was flawed.
Proportional representation encouraged the formation of splinter groups (e.g. Nazis)
Also, was nearly impossible to get a majority - coalitions.
Coalitions didn't last because parties couldn't agree - longest gov't was 18 months.\
The relationship between the Reichstag and the President - this was problematic. The constituion aimed to take away some Reichstag power. In doing so, they gave too much to the President - e.g. Article 48.
Traditional instituions - They didn't get rid of rivals in
1. The Civil Service
2. The Judiciary
3. The Military
4. Universities
All were still loyal to the old regime. This undermined the republic.
The flaws weren't so bad that they were fatal though. This is important to note.
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