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Class 10 Political Science Chapter 1 Power Sharing - Part 6

CBSE & NCERT Based, Class 10 Political Science Chapter 1 Power Sharing. Topics - Belgium vs. Sri Lanka Case Studies, Why is Power Sharing Desirable? Forms of Power Sharing in Modern Democracies & Othe...

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In which year did the brutal Civil War in Sri Lanka finally come to an end?
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Sri Lanka’s history shows that if the majority community refuses to share power, it can end up threatening:
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Compare Belgium and Sri Lanka: Both are democracies, yet they dealt with power sharing differently
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The majoritarian system in Sri Lanka led to a long-term erosion of:
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The principal cause of the conflict in Sri Lanka was the exclusion of which language from official status in 1956?
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What form of government structure did Sri Lankan Tamils want to protect themselves from Sinhala domination?
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The word 'Eelam' stands for:
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The preferential policies in Sri Lanka violated which core principle of democracy?
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Which sub-group of Tamils in Sri Lanka lived predominantly in the central plantation districts?
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The tragic breakdown of peace in Sri Lanka serves as a negative warning that:
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The arguments in favor of power sharing can be broadly classified into two categories
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What is the core focus of 'Prudential' reasons for power sharing?
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Prudential reasons state that power sharing is good because it helps to reduce the possibility of:
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Since social conflict often leads to violence and political instability, power sharing is a good way to ensure:
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Imposing the will of the majority community over others may look like an attractive option in the short run, but in the long run it undermines:
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The 'tyranny of the majority' is not just oppressive for the minority; it often brings ruin to:
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What is the focus of 'Moral' reasons for power sharing?
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According to moral reasons, power sharing is considered:
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A democratic rule involves sharing power with those affected by its exercise, and who have to:
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In a truly democratic system, a legitimate government is one where citizens, through participation:
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Identify the prudential argument from the following statement:
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Identify the moral argument from the following statement:
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The word 'tyranny' contextually refers to:
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Which of the following values is highlighted by the moral justification of power sharing?
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Prudential reasons emphasize ________ outcomes, while moral reasons emphasize the ________ act of power sharing
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For a long time, it was believed that all power of a government must reside in one person or group located at one place
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The notions of power sharing have changed completely with the emergence and growth of:
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When power is shared among different organs of government, such as the Legislature, Executive, and Judiciary, it is called:
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Why is the division of power among the legislature, executive, and judiciary called 'horizontal'?
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The horizontal system of power sharing ensures that none of the organs can exercise:
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System of Unilateral Decrees
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The Supreme Court judges directly for every daily step
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Vertical power sharing
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Horizontal division of power
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State Government
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All levels possess the exact same jurisdiction.
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Power can also be shared among socially diverse groups, such as religious and linguistic groups
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The system of 'reserved constituencies' in assemblies and parliament in India ensures representation for:
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When two or more political parties form an alliance to contest elections and win to form a government, it is called a:
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In a modern democracy, different interest groups like traders, businessmen, industrialists, farmers, and industrial workers share power by:

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