1. The basic principles of power sharing are : (i) Government of different political parties i.e.a coalition Government. (ii) Protection of minority rights. (iii) Decentralisation of power. (iv) To avoid conflicts

    The basic principles of power sharing are :
    (i) Government of different political parties i.e.a coalition Government.
    (ii) Protection of minority rights.
    (iii) Decentralisation of power.
    (iv) To avoid conflicts

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  2. (i) The Sri Lankan Tamils demanded the recognition of Tamil as an official language. (ii) They demanded regional autonomy and equality of opportunity in securing education and jobs. (iii) Through the formation of several organisations they demanded an independent Tamil Eelam (State) in the northernRead more

    (i) The Sri Lankan Tamils demanded the recognition of Tamil as an official language.
    (ii) They demanded regional autonomy and equality of opportunity in securing education and jobs. (iii) Through the formation of several organisations they demanded an independent Tamil Eelam (State) in the northern and eastern parts of Sri Lanka.
    (iv) The Sri Lankan Tamils struggle for their demands by launching political organisation.

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  3. (i) The constitution prescribes that the number of Dutch and French speaking ministers shall be equal in central Government. Some special laws require the support of majority of numbers from each linguistic group. Thus, no single community can make decisions unilaterally. (ii) Many powers of centralRead more

    (i) The constitution prescribes that the number of Dutch and French speaking ministers shall be equal in central Government. Some special laws require the support of majority of numbers from each linguistic group. Thus, no single community can make decisions unilaterally.
    (ii) Many powers of central Government have been given to the state governments of the two regions of the country.
    (iii) The capital of Belgium, Brussels has a separate government in which both the communities have equal representation.

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  4. . Sharing of power makes a country more powerful and united because of the following reasons : * Power sharing ensures that all people have stake in government. * Power sharing ensures maximum participation. It upholds the concept of people's rule. * It ensures the political stability in democracy.Read more

    . Sharing of power makes a country more powerful and united because of the following reasons :
    * Power sharing ensures that all people have stake in government.
    * Power sharing ensures maximum participation. It upholds the concept of people’s rule.
    * It ensures the political stability in democracy.
    * Power sharing accommodates diverse groups.

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  5. The leader of the Sinhala community dominated the government and adopted a series of majoritarian measures which resulted social tension. * Sri Lanka became independent in 1948. * In 1956 an Act was passed to recognise Sirhala as the only official language, disregarding Tamil. * Sinhala applicants wRead more

    The leader of the Sinhala community dominated the government and adopted a series of majoritarian measures which resulted social tension.
    * Sri Lanka became independent in 1948.
    * In 1956 an Act was passed to recognise Sirhala as the only official language, disregarding Tamil.
    * Sinhala applicants were favoured for university and government jobs.
    * The constitution gives special protection to Buddhism.
    * The leaders were insensitive to the language and culture of Tamils.
    * Government policies deprieved them of equal political rights.

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