Power Sharing in Civics

Belgium and Sri Lanka, Majoritarianism in Sri Lanka, Accommodation in Belgium, Why Power Sharing is desirable, Forms of power-sharing

59% lives in the Flemish region and speaks Dutch, 40% live in the Wallonia region and speak French, and 1% speak German. In the capital city Brussels, 80% people speak French while 20% are Dutch-speaking.

The minority French-speaking community was relatively rich and powerful, which was resented by the Dutch-speaking community.

<p>The forms of power-sharing discussed in the chapter include horizontal distribution of power, vertical division of power, and the power-sharing in different organs of government.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Power sharing is desirable because it helps to reduce the possibility of conflict between social groups, ensures the stability of political order, and strengthens the unity of the country.</p> Signup and view all the answers