Power Sharing in Belgium and Sri Lanka
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What was the impact of the 1956 act in Sri Lanka?

  • Promotion of multilingualism
  • Introduction of English as the official language
  • Equal recognition of Sinhala and Tamil languages
  • Recognition of Sinhala as the only official language (correct)

    • What percentage of the population in Sri Lanka are Tamil speakers?

  • 18% (correct)
  • 7%
  • 13%
  • 5%

    • Which ethnic community constitutes the majority in Sri Lanka?

  • Tamil Speakers
  • Indian Tamils
  • Sinhala Speakers (correct)
  • Muslims

    • What percentage of the population in Belgium speaks Dutch?

    <p>59%</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the impact of majoritarianism in Sri Lanka?

    <p>'Sinhala supremacy' and discrimination against Tamils</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are the components of a political party?

    <p>Leaders, Active Members, Followers</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is one of the functions of political parties?

    <p>Participate in electoral contests and compete to gain power through elections</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What do political parties do to hold the ruling government accountable?

    <p>Monitor their actions, policies, and decisions</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why are political parties considered a necessity in democracies?

    <p>They represent the citizens and help aggregate diverse opinions into coherent policies</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What role do political parties play in overseeing the implementation of policies and programs initiated by the government?

    <p>Encourage public discourse and debates on critical issues</p> Signup and view all the answers

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