Match list I (forms of power sharing) with List II (forms of government) and select the correct answer using the codes given below in the lists:
[question] Question. Match list I (forms of power sharing) with List II (forms of government) and select the correct answer using the codes given below in the lists: [/question] [solution] Solution: [/solution]...
Consider the following statements about power sharing arrangements in Belgium and Sri Lanka.
[question] Question. Consider the following statements about power sharing arrangements in Belgium and Sri Lanka. Α. In Belgium, the Dutch-speaking majority people tried to impose their domination on the minority French-speaking community. B. In Sri Lanka, the policies of the government sought to ensure the dominance of the Sinhala-speaking majority. C. The Tamils in Sri Lanka demanded a federal arrangement of power sharing to protect their culture, language and equality of opportunity in educat...
Different arguments are usually put forth in favour of and against power sharing.
[question] Question. Different arguments are usually put forth in favour of and against power sharing. Identify those which are in favour of power sharing and select the answer using the codes given below? Power sharing: A. reduces conflict among different communities B. decreases the possibility of arbitrariness C. delays decision making process D. accommodates diversities E. increases instability and divisiveness F. promotes people’s participation in government G. undermines the unity of a cou...
Read the following passage and pick out any one of the prudential reasons for power sharing offered in this.
[question] Question. Read the following passage and pick out any one of the prudential reasons for power sharing offered in this. "We need to give more power to the panchayats to realise the dream of Mahatma Gandhi and the hopes of the makers of our Constitution. Panchayati Raj establishes true democracy. It restores power to the only place where power belongs in a democracy − in the hands of the people. Given power to panchayats is also a way to reduce corruption and increase administrative eff...
After reading this chapter, three students drew different conclusions. Which of these do you agree with and why?
[question] Question. After reading this chapter, three students drew different conclusions. Which of these do you agree with and why? Give your reasons in about 50 words. Thomman − Power sharing is necessary only in societies which have religious, linguistic or ethnic divisions. Mathayi − Power sharing is suitable only for big countries that have regional divisons. Ouseph − Every society needs some form of power sharing even if it is small or does not have social divisions. [/question] [solution...
State one prudential reason and one moral reason for power sharing with an example from the Indian context.
[question] Question. State one prudential reason and one moral reason for power sharing with an example from the Indian context. [/question] [solution] Solution: A prudential reason for power sharing is that it leads to an avoidance of conflict between social groups. Since social conflict often leads to violence and political instability, power sharing is a good way to ensure the stability of political order. In India, seats have been reserved in legislatures for the socially weaker sections kee...
What are the different forms of power sharing in modern democracies?
[question] Question. What are the different forms of power sharing in modern democracies? Give an example of each of these [/question] [solution] Solution: Different forms of power sharing in modern democracies: Horizontal division of power: It is the sharing of power among the different organs of government. The division of government into the executive, the legislature and the judiciary is an example of horizontal division of power. In such a power sharing arrangement, different organs of gove...