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Power Sharing

Total questions: 20

Worksheet time: 14mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Which language is spoken by majority of Belgian’s?

a)

French

b)

German

c)

Dutch

d)

English

2.

Power sharing between different organs of the government are referred to as

a)

people power sharing

b)

Horizontal power sharing

c)

Vertical power sharing

d)

Community power sharing

3.

1. Most of the Sinhala speaking people are...

a)

Budhists

b)

Muslims

c)

Hindus

d)

Christians

4.

(a)   is the capital of Belgium

5.

The system of 'Check and Balance' comes under (a)   form of power sharing ?

6.

When did Sri Lanka emerge as an independent nation ?

a)

1945

b)

1946

c)

1947

d)

1948

7.

Division of powers between higher and lower levels of government is called------

a)

coailition government

b)

Horizontal division

c)

Prudential reason

d)

Vertical division

8.

A violent conflict between opposing groups within a country that becomes so intense that it appears like a war is called...

a)

World War

b)

Social Conflict

c)

Civil War

d)

Fight

9.

The Community Government signifies:

a)

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

b)

The powers of government regarding community development.

c)

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

d)

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

10.

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:

a)

Power sharing

b)

Central government

c)

Majoritarianism

d)

Community government

11.

Power sharing is desirable because it helps:

a)

To increase pressure on government.

b)

To reduce possibilities of conflicts.

c)

To generate awareness among people.

d)

To increase percentage of voters.

12.

Power sharing is:

a)

the very spirit of democracy.

b)

Separation of powers at different levels.

c)

System of checks and balances.

d)

A type of balancing powers.

13.

Who elects the community government in Belgium?

a)

People belonging to one language community only.

b)

By the leader of Belgium.

c)

The citizens of the whole country.

d)

The community leaders of Belgium

14.

The word ‘ethnic’ signifies:

a)

different religions.

b)

social division on shared culture.

c)

a violent conflict between opposite groups.

d)

a careful calculation of gains and losses.

15.

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

a)

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

b)

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

c)

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

d)

People are the source of all political power.

16.

Sinhala was recognised as the only official language by the (a)   .

17.

Belgium successfully solved its problem by Community Government. (True/False)

(a)  

18.

In (a)   continent is Belgium Located.

19.

The majority of population of Belgium lives in the (a)   region.

20.

In ………. (country) leaders realised that unity of the country is possible by respecting the interests of different communities.

(a)