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What is a key concept highlighted in the text regarding democracy and power-sharing?
What is a key concept highlighted in the text regarding democracy and power-sharing?
- Power sharing is not important in a democracy
- An intelligent sharing of power among different branches is crucial (correct)
- All power should rest with one organ of the government
- Power sharing weakens a country
Which country is mentioned in the text as handling demands for power-sharing?
Which country is mentioned in the text as handling demands for power-sharing?
- Brazil
- India
- Belgium (correct)
- Japan
What was a specific problem faced by Brussels according to the text?
What was a specific problem faced by Brussels according to the text?
- Language-based tensions between communities (correct)
- Lack of governmental leadership
- Economic instability
- Environmental challenges
What equation does the author have in mind when discussing power-sharing?
What equation does the author have in mind when discussing power-sharing?
What general conclusion does the text draw about the need for power-sharing in democracy?
What general conclusion does the text draw about the need for power-sharing in democracy?