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Class 10 Power-sharing worksheet

CBSE Social Science. Belgium and Sri Lanka, majoritarianism, why power sharing matters, and its forms. Every sheet has 20 questions in three sections and an answer key, and the numbers change every time.

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Sample questions

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Section A · multiple choice

1.
In Belgium, the share of people who live in the Flemish region and speak Dutch is:
1. 80%
2. 1%
3. 40%
4. 59%
Answer
(d) 59%
2.
What is meant by “majoritarianism”?
1. the majority ruling in any way it likes
2. power shared between levels of government
3. a government of two or more parties
4. power shared among organs at the same level
Answer
(a) the majority ruling in any way it likes
3.
Which is an example of power sharing among levels of government?
1. a one-party state
2. checks and balances
3. a federal government
4. rule by the army
Answer
(c) a federal government

Section B · short answer

4.
What is majoritarianism?
Answer
The belief that the majority community should rule a country in whatever way it wants, ignoring the wishes of minorities.
5.
Explain each term: (a) horizontal distribution (b) coalition government
Answer
(a) power shared among organs at the same level (b) a government of two or more parties

Section C · long answer

6.
Explain the Belgian model of power sharing.
Answer
Equal Dutch and French ministers at the Centre; State governments for the regions not under the Centre; Brussels with its own government and equal representation; and community governments for cultural, educational and language matters.

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