Which of the following statements about power-sharing in Belgium are correct? I. The Constitution prescribes equal representation for Dutch and French – speaking ministers in the Central Government. II. Community governments are elected by people belonging to one language community. III. The State Governments are subordinate to the Central Government. IV. Brussels has a separate government with equal representation for both communities. Choose the correct option.
The correct option is (c) I, II and IV. Belgium ensures equal representation of Dutch and French-speaking ministers, community governments elected by linguistic groups and a separate Brussels government representing both communities equally. State governments are independent, not subordinate to the centre.
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The correct answer is (c) I, II and IV. Belgium’s Constitution ensures equal representation of Dutch and French-speaking ministers in the Central Government. Community governments are chosen by people of one language group, while Brussels has a separate government with equal representation. State governments in Belgium are independent and not under the Central Government’s authority, ensuring balanced power-sharing.