Class 10 Power Sharing

Which of the following is an example of horizontal sharing of power?

• Power sharing between different states.

• Power sharing between different organs of the government.

• Power sharing between different levels of the government.

• Power sharing between different political parties.

Who elects the community government in Belgium?

• People belonging to one language community only.

• By the leader of Belgium.

• The citizens of the whole country.

• The community leaders of Belgium

The word 'ethnic' signifies:

• Different religions.

• Social division on shared culture.

• A violent conflict between opposite groups.

• a careful full calculation of gains and losses.

Power sharing is:

• the very spirit of democracy.

• Separation of powers at different levels.

• System of checks and balances.

• A type of balancing powers.

Power sharing is desirable because it helps:

• To increase pressure on government.

• To reduce possibilities of conflicts.

• To generate awareness among people.

• To increase percentage of voters.

A belief that the majority community should be able to rule the country in whichever way it wants, by disregarding the wishes and needs of the minorities is:

• Power sharing

• Central government

• Majoritarianism

• Community government

Which one of the following statements about power sharing arrangement is correct?

• Power sharing is necessary only in societies which have religious , linguistic or ethnic divisions.

• Power sharing is suitable only for big countries that have regional divisions.

• Every society needs some form of power sharing even if it is small or does not have social divisions.

• Power sharing is not necessary at all.

Power sharing is the distribution of powers at only one level of government?

• True

• False

In dealing with power sharing , which one of the following statements is NOT correct about democracy?

• People are the source of all political powers.

• In a democracy people rule themselves through institutions of self -governance.

• In a democracy due respect is given to diverse groups and views that exist in a.

• In a democracy, if the power to decide is dispersed , it is not possible to take quick decisions and enforce them.

The Community Government signifies:

• The powers of the government regarding law making for the community.

• The powers of the government regarding cultural , educational and language related issues.

• The powers of government regarding community development.

• The government enjoys privileges to safeguard the interest of a particular community.