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Power-sharing & Federalism

Haryana Board · Class 10 · Social Science

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Card 1Belgium's Power-sharing Model

What is the ethnic composition of Belgium and why does it create challenges?

Answer

Belgium has 59% Dutch-speaking (Flemish), 40% French-speaking (Wallonia), and 1% German-speaking people. In Brussels, 80% speak French and 20% speak Dutch. This creates tension because the Dutch major

Card 2Majoritarianism in Sri Lanka

How did Sri Lanka's majoritarian policies lead to civil war?

Answer

Sri Lanka (74% Sinhala, 18% Tamil) adopted majoritarian measures: 1956 Act made Sinhala the only official language, preferential policies for Sinhalas in jobs/education, constitution protected Buddhis

Card 3Belgium's Accommodation Model

Describe Belgium's innovative power-sharing arrangement.

Answer

Belgium's model includes: 1) Equal Dutch and French ministers in central government, 2) Many central powers given to state governments, 3) Brussels has separate government with equal representation, 4

Card 4Concept of Majoritarianism

What is majoritarianism and why is it problematic?

Answer

Majoritarianism is the belief that the majority community should rule by disregarding minority wishes. It's problematic because it leads to alienation of minorities, social conflict, and can result in

Card 5Need for Power-sharing

What are the two main reasons why power-sharing is desirable in democracy?

Answer

1) Prudential reasons: Reduces conflict between social groups, ensures political stability, prevents tyranny of majority. 2) Moral reasons: Power-sharing is the spirit of democracy - people have right

Card 6Comparative Analysis

Compare the outcomes in Belgium and Sri Lanka regarding power-sharing.

Answer

Belgium: Adopted accommodation, complex but successful power-sharing, avoided conflict, became EU headquarters. Sri Lanka: Followed majoritarianism, led to Tamil alienation, civil war, thousands kille

Card 7Forms of Power-sharing

What is horizontal division of power? Give examples.

Answer

Horizontal division means power shared among different organs at the same level - legislature, executive, judiciary. Each checks the others creating balance. Example: In India, ministers are responsib

Card 8Forms of Power-sharing

Explain vertical division of power with Indian examples.

Answer

Vertical division means power shared between higher and lower levels of government. In India: Central/Union Government (entire country), State Governments (provinces), and local governments (municipal

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