-Did the Weimar Republic become more stable?-How loyal were the elites and the German people to democracy?

But the sense of stability was reduced by the fact that there was six Weimar governments between 1924 and 1929, each one a short lived coalition and most didn't have a secure majority in the Reichstag and no chancellor was able to hold a government together for more than two years.

Another cause of public displeasure with politicians was the voting system, Voters, in 35 electoral regions, voted for a party list rather than individual politicians. It was therefore the party machine that decided who actually became a Reichstag deputy, on the basis of the number of votes the party list had won. The voters didn't choose their deputy. The prospects for a stable government were further reduced during this period of growth of sectional interest parties which gained a total of 78 deputies at their peak in 1930. Sectional groups were encouraged by the proportional representation system cos only 60k votes were needed to get a representation in the Reichstag. Their support for narrow interests reduced the chances of the broader compromises required for successful democratic government.

Weimar lacked a leader to deepen people's support, it was served by able politicians like Streseman but no body built up a dynamic support for the government. That was a big thing it was missing cos people looked up to charismatic and inspiring people.

Further evidence of stability comes from the presidency election in 1925, presidency was important in the Republic, given its power to appoint and dismiss chancellors. President Elbert died and the question on who should become the next one became a major issue. The system says if no candidate gained over 50% in the first round, a second round would be held where new candidates could stand! The candidate who gets most votes is President. The SPD prussion leader Braun pulled out and the centre party chose Wilhelm Marx. The right in an attempt to broaden support rallied behind Paul Von Hinderburg. The communists refused to withdraw to help a united left against the right, the figures suggest this may have been vital in determining the result.

The appointment of Hinderburg can be seen as both a pos and neg sign for Weimar democracy. He did nothing unconstitutional and abided his oath to uphold the constitution. The presence of a conservative ex field marshal attracted some conservatives to the republic. But on the other hand it was threatening to have someone who was uncommitted to democracy with great powers. Hindenburg became the focus of powerful groups who wanted a more strict system.