16 Questions
What percentage of the total population in the small country speak Dutch language?
59%
In which region of the small country do 40% of the people speak French?
Wallonia region
What percentage of the people in Brussels speak Dutch language?
20%
Which country mentioned has a population size similar to that of Haryana?
Sri Lanka
What did the finance ministers of various states in Nigeria demand from the federal government?
Transparency on income sources and revenue distribution formula
Which statement reflects Mathayi's view on power sharing?
Power sharing is suitable only for big countries with regional divisions.
In what context did the Mayor of Merchtem defend the ban on speaking French in schools?
To preserve the town's cultural identity
Why did the students propose a common list of candidates in the next parliamentary elections?
To ensure fair representation
What does power sharing represent in a democracy?
An obligation to consult citizens affected by governance
How are the prudential reasons different from the moral reasons for power sharing?
Prudential reasons focus on the outcomes, while moral reasons emphasize the act of power sharing
What is a key characteristic of a legitimate government according to the text?
Involving citizens in decision-making processes
Which scenario in the text best exemplifies the concept of wanting the medium of instruction to be in one's own language?
Selvi studying in a Tamil-speaking school in Sri Lanka
Why is giving power to Panchayats considered a way to reduce corruption and increase administrative efficiency?
Because it eliminates the need for corrupt middlemen in developmental schemes.
How does Panchayati Raj strengthen the foundations of democracy?
By involving people in planning and implementation of developmental schemes.
What is one prudential reason for power sharing mentioned in the text?
To reduce the possibility of conflict between social groups.
According to the passage, which statement is true about power sharing?
Power sharing strengthens democracy.
Explore the various forms of power sharing in modern democracies through examples. Understand the reasons behind power sharing - both prudential and moral.
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