Power Sharing in Modern Democracies
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What percentage of the total population in the small country speak Dutch language?

  • 1%
  • 80%
  • 59% (correct)
  • 40%

In which region of the small country do 40% of the people speak French?

  • German-speaking region
  • Wallonia region (correct)
  • Brussels
  • Flemish region

What percentage of the people in Brussels speak Dutch language?

  • 20% (correct)
  • 40%
  • 60%
  • 80%

Which country mentioned has a population size similar to that of Haryana?

<p>Sri Lanka (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What did the finance ministers of various states in Nigeria demand from the federal government?

<p>Transparency on income sources and revenue distribution formula (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which statement reflects Mathayi's view on power sharing?

<p>Power sharing is suitable only for big countries with regional divisions. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

In what context did the Mayor of Merchtem defend the ban on speaking French in schools?

<p>To preserve the town's cultural identity (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why did the students propose a common list of candidates in the next parliamentary elections?

<p>To ensure fair representation (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does power sharing represent in a democracy?

<p>An obligation to consult citizens affected by governance (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How are the prudential reasons different from the moral reasons for power sharing?

<p>Prudential reasons focus on the outcomes, while moral reasons emphasize the act of power sharing (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a key characteristic of a legitimate government according to the text?

<p>Involving citizens in decision-making processes (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which scenario in the text best exemplifies the concept of wanting the medium of instruction to be in one's own language?

<p>Selvi studying in a Tamil-speaking school in Sri Lanka (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why is giving power to Panchayats considered a way to reduce corruption and increase administrative efficiency?

<p>Because it eliminates the need for corrupt middlemen in developmental schemes. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How does Panchayati Raj strengthen the foundations of democracy?

<p>By involving people in planning and implementation of developmental schemes. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is one prudential reason for power sharing mentioned in the text?

<p>To reduce the possibility of conflict between social groups. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

According to the passage, which statement is true about power sharing?

<p>Power sharing strengthens democracy. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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