Power Sharing Revision

How many times was the constitution of Belgium amended between 1970 and 1993?

• Three times

• Two times

• Four times

• Once

The Constitution of Belgium prescribes that the number of Dutch and French-speaking ministers ……….. in the central government?

• Shall be equal

• Dutch speaking shall be more

• French speaking will be more

• None of the above

The ‘community government’ is elected by people belonging to one language community – Dutch, French and German-speaking. What powers does it hold?

• Cultural, educational and language-related issues.

• Political issues

• Defence related issues

• All of the above

Give reason as to why power sharing can be good for a country?

• it helps to reduce the possibility of conflict between social groups

• is a good way to ensure the stability of political order

• It does not lead to confusion in managing the state

• A & B

Give one moral reason as to why power sharing is good?

• it helps to reduce the possibility of conflict between social groups

• People have a right to be consulted on how they are to be governed.

• It does not lead to confusion in managing the state

• power sharing is a good way to ensure the stability of political order

When many countries of Europe came together to form the European Union, ………. was chosen as the headquarter?

• Brussels

• Rome

• London

• Paris

Which of the following countries have federal division of powers?

• India

• Belgium

• Sri Lanka

• Both a and b

Name the country which has lost peace due to Majoritarianism.

• India

• Sri Lanka

• Russia

• Rome

After independence, Sri Lanka witnessed the supremacy of which community?

• Sinhala speaking community

• Dutch speaking

• French speaking

• Tamil speaking

Who elects the community government in Belgium?

• By the leader of Belgium

• People belonging to one language community only

• The citizens of the whole country

• The community leaders to Belgium