Power Sharing in Modern Democracies
16 Questions
1 Views

Choose a study mode

Play Quiz
Study Flashcards
Spaced Repetition
Chat to lesson

Podcast

Play an AI-generated podcast conversation about this lesson

Questions and Answers

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</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</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.</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</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</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does power sharing represent in a democracy?

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

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

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

    More Like This

    Use Quizgecko on...
    Browser
    Open
    Browser
    Browser