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What is the term used to describe the sharing of power between different levels of government, such as state and municipal governments?
What is the term used to describe the sharing of power between different levels of government, such as state and municipal governments?
Vertical division of power
In which country was the federal division of power refused, leading to tensions and conflicts based on ethnic differences?
In which country was the federal division of power refused, leading to tensions and conflicts based on ethnic differences?
Sri Lanka
What system gives minority communities a fair share in power by allowing them to have their own government at a sub-national level?
What system gives minority communities a fair share in power by allowing them to have their own government at a sub-national level?
Federal division of power
What is a good example of power sharing among different social groups in Belgium?
What is a good example of power sharing among different social groups in Belgium?
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How does Belgium address ethnic diversity in its governance system?
How does Belgium address ethnic diversity in its governance system?
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What term is used to describe the interest groups that participate in governmental committees or influence the decision-making process in a democracy?
What term is used to describe the interest groups that participate in governmental committees or influence the decision-making process in a democracy?
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In which country are socially weaker sections and women represented in the legislatures and administration through reserved constituencies?
In which country are socially weaker sections and women represented in the legislatures and administration through reserved constituencies?
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What action did the Bombay High Court order the Maharashtra state government to take for children's homes in Mumbai?
What action did the Bombay High Court order the Maharashtra state government to take for children's homes in Mumbai?
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What will individuals feel if they are alienated from the government in a democratic system?
What will individuals feel if they are alienated from the government in a democratic system?
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Which Canadian state agreed to a land claim settlement with the aboriginal community?
Which Canadian state agreed to a land claim settlement with the aboriginal community?
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Which two influential political parties in Russia agreed to unite their organizations into a strong right-wing coalition?
Which two influential political parties in Russia agreed to unite their organizations into a strong right-wing coalition?
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In which country did we study the system of reserved constituencies in assemblies and parliament?
In which country did we study the system of reserved constituencies in assemblies and parliament?
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What type of government is elected in Belgium by people belonging to Dutch, French, and German-speaking communities?
What type of government is elected in Belgium by people belonging to Dutch, French, and German-speaking communities?
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What issues does the community government in Belgium have power over?
What issues does the community government in Belgium have power over?
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How did Belgium address the question of power sharing and unity within the country?
How did Belgium address the question of power sharing and unity within the country?
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What contrasting example does Sri Lanka provide in terms of power sharing and unity?
What contrasting example does Sri Lanka provide in terms of power sharing and unity?
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How did Belgium and Sri Lanka differ in addressing power sharing and unity despite both being democracies?
How did Belgium and Sri Lanka differ in addressing power sharing and unity despite both being democracies?
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What is the key lesson learned from the examples of Belgium and Sri Lanka in terms of power sharing and unity?
What is the key lesson learned from the examples of Belgium and Sri Lanka in terms of power sharing and unity?
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