Question

difference between community government in bellgium and majoritian government in srilanka

Answer 1

***Majoritarianism in Sri Lanka:-

i) Democratically elected govt(Sinhala community dominated the ministry)

ii) Adopted a series of majoritarian measures to establish Sinhala supremacy:1956Act,recognises Sinhala as the only language.

iii)Favoured Sinhala applicants for University positions and govt jobs.

iv) Constitution-to protect and foster Buddhism.

RESULT:-Civil War

***Accommodation in Belgium:-

I)Equal number of ministers from Dutch and French speaking in Central govt

ii)No single community can like make decisions for itself official

iii) State govt not subordinate to central govt

iv) Brussels (Capital of Belgium):-govt too had equal representation

RESULT:-Country United