Question

class 10.. ..........

Answer 1

1 sinhalese as the official language of sri lanka

Giving less job opportunities and education to minorities

Sinhalese form the majority 74%

2

2 or more levels of govt

Independent judiciary

Financial autonomy

Distribution of power

5

Personal communication

Mass communication

4

Coming together federalism

Under this the independent States come together on their own to form a bigger unit where all the constituent units usually have same powers example USA

Holding together federalism

Under this a large country decides to divide its power between the constituent units and the national government by central government is more powerful for example India Spain Belgium

Answer 2

Explanation:

1) Sinhalas were holding the majority in Srilanka and thus they were enjoying the rule of majoritarianism. Under this rule, a majority community can rule the country in which ever way it wants by disregarding the minority in the government.

The three majoritarianism in Srilanka are as follows:

* Sinhala language was officially approved as the national

language and tamil language was been denied.

* Sinhalas were given first preference for taking part in educarional and job facilities.

* Srilankan religion, Buddhism was preached.

2. Main features of federalism are given below:

* Administration of subjects which are of national importance and needed uniformity in administration are given in the hands of the central government, while the subjects of local importance are given to the hands of state administration.

* Both of these governments enjoy their powers

independently.

* The federal system has dual objectives. 1 To safe guard and promote unity of the country. 2 while at the same time acoomodate regional diversity.

3. A democratic government is a better government because it is a more accountable form of government. Democracy improves the quality of Decision Making. Inculcates people with the government.

4. Coming together is a federation that comes into existence where several independent states come together to form a union. Eg., USA, Australia.etc.

Holding together is a federation that divides power between the constituent states and the national government. Eg., India, Belgium and Spain.

5. Different types of communication:

* Mass communication- Newspaper, Radio, television.

* Personal communication -

Phone, Fax etc.