(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.
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.
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 Sinhala 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 Sinhala 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.
In Brussels, the capital of Belgium, the French speaking people are in majority. The power has been into the hands of French people for a longer period and benefitted them for economic development and education. The French speaking population was better read, more qualified and had access to more reRead more
In Brussels, the capital of Belgium, the French speaking people are in majority. The power has been into the hands of French people for a longer period and benefitted them for economic development and education. The French speaking population was better read, more qualified and had access to more resources than the native Dutch Population. The French were part of an aristocracy of trades man and thus were financially strong.
To reduce the possibility of conflicts between different social groups and ensure political stability power sharing is desirable. Different forms of power sharing are as under. • Horizontal distribution of power is shared among different organs of government such as Executive, Legislature and JudiciRead more
To reduce the possibility of conflicts between different social groups and ensure political stability power sharing is desirable.
Different forms of power sharing are as under.
• Horizontal distribution of power is shared among different organs of government such as Executive, Legislature and Judiciary.
• Vertical distribution of power.
Power can be shared among governments at different levels such as central Govt; state Govt. and Local Govt.
• Power may also be shared among different social groups. Ex. Religious and linguistic groups, community government in Belgium etc.
• Power sharing arrangements can also be seen in the way political parties, pressure groups and movements control or influence those in power.
Highlight any three measures adopted by the Belgium government to accomodate regional and cultural diversities.
(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.
See less(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.
“Sharing of power makes a country more powerful and united”? Justify the statement.
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 :
See less* 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.
How majoritarianism resulted in social tension in Srilanka?
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 Sinhala 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.
See less* Sri Lanka became independent in 1948.
* In 1956 an Act was passed to recognise Sinhala 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.
Why was the minority French speaking community relatively rich and powerful?
In Brussels, the capital of Belgium, the French speaking people are in majority. The power has been into the hands of French people for a longer period and benefitted them for economic development and education. The French speaking population was better read, more qualified and had access to more reRead more
In Brussels, the capital of Belgium, the French speaking people are in majority. The power has been into the hands of French people for a longer period and benefitted them for economic development and education. The French speaking population was better read, more qualified and had access to more resources than the native Dutch Population. The French were part of an aristocracy of trades man and thus were financially strong.
See lessWhy is power sharing desirable? Explain a three forms of powers sharing in modern democracies with example.
To reduce the possibility of conflicts between different social groups and ensure political stability power sharing is desirable. Different forms of power sharing are as under. • Horizontal distribution of power is shared among different organs of government such as Executive, Legislature and JudiciRead more
To reduce the possibility of conflicts between different social groups and ensure political stability power sharing is desirable.
See lessDifferent forms of power sharing are as under.
• Horizontal distribution of power is shared among different organs of government such as Executive, Legislature and Judiciary.
• Vertical distribution of power.
Power can be shared among governments at different levels such as central Govt; state Govt. and Local Govt.
• Power may also be shared among different social groups. Ex. Religious and linguistic groups, community government in Belgium etc.
• Power sharing arrangements can also be seen in the way political parties, pressure groups and movements control or influence those in power.