Time: 1 Hour
M.M.: 30
Instructions: Attempt all questions.
Q1. What does power-sharing in a democracy aim to prevent? (1 Mark)
(a) Rule of law
(b) Monarchical government
(c) Concentration of power in one hand
(d) Formation of political parties
Q2. Which of the following is a feature of the Belgian model of power-sharing? (1 Mark)
(a) Only Dutch was declared the official language
(b) French speakers dominated the Parliament
(c) Equal representation of linguistic groups in central government
(d) Sinhala was promoted as the majority language
Q3. What is the term used for a system where power is shared among different levels of government? (1 Mark)
(a) Unitarianism
(b) Authoritarianism
(c) Federalism
(d) Majoritarianism
Q4. What is one consequence of the majoritarian measures adopted in Sri Lanka? (1 Mark)
Q5. Define ‘Community Government’. (1 Mark)
Q6. Give any two prudential reasons for power-sharing in a democracy. (2 Marks)
Q7. How does power-sharing help in reducing social conflict? (2 Marks)
Q8. State the meaning of the term ‘Vertical division of power’. Give one example. (2 Marks)
Q9. Describe any three ways in which power can be shared in modern democracies. (3 Marks)
Q10. Compare any three features of the power-sharing arrangements in Belgium and Sri Lanka. (3 Marks)
Q11. What were the major causes that led to civil war in Sri Lanka? (3 Marks)
Q12. Describe the key elements of the Belgian model of power-sharing. How did it help in maintaining unity? (5 Marks)
Q13. Explain why power-sharing is desirable. Support your answer with prudential and moral reasons. (5 Marks)
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