Power-sharing Quiz

What is the main focus of this chapter?

• The history of Belgium and Sri Lanka

• The geography of Belgium and Sri Lanka

• The concept of power-sharing in democracies

• The economic development of Belgium and Sri Lanka

What is the population of Belgium compared to Haryana?

• Larger

• Smaller

• About the same

• Not mentioned in the text

What is the ethnic composition of Belgium?

• 100% Dutch-speaking

• 100% French-speaking

• Not mentioned in the text

• Complex with Dutch, French, and German-speaking communities

What was the tension between the Dutch-speaking and French-speaking communities in Belgium?

• Economic inequality

• Religious conflict

• Language barrier

• Political power struggle

What majoritarian measures were adopted in Sri Lanka to establish Sinhala supremacy?

• Equal representation of all communities in the government

• Protection and fostering of Buddhism

• Preferential policies favoring Tamil applicants

• Recognition of Tamil as the only official language

What is the prudential reason for power sharing mentioned in the text?

• Reduces conflict among different communities

• Promotes people's participation in government

• Increases instability and divisiveness

• Undermines the unity of a country

What is an example of power sharing among different organs of government?

• Community government

• Federal government

• Coalition government

• Separation of powers

What is an example of power sharing among governments at different levels?

• Community government

• Federal government

• Coalition government

• Separation of powers

What is an example of power sharing by different social groups?

• Community government

• Separation of powers

• Coalition government

• Federal government

What is an example of power sharing by two or more political parties?

• Federal government

• Coalition government

• Separation of powers

• Community government