Question

Distinguish between the power sharing models accepted by Belgium and Sri Lanka?

Answer 1

Belgium and Sri Lanka's power sharing models can be distinguished as follows :— (i) [Their respective concerns] BELGIUM —The Belgium leaders tried to solve the ethnic problem by respecting the feelings and interests of different communities and regions. SRI LANKA— The Sri Lankan government tried to solve the problem through majoritarianism. (ii) [Their respective method of coping with the issue] BELGIUM — The leaders established a federal structure under which power was shared between the Union Government and its other constituent units. SRI LANKA — Its leaders adopted a Unitary Government structure. (iii) [Result of their respective Undertakings] BELGIUM —The Belgium solution helped in avoiding civic strife. SRI LANKA — The majoritarianism in Sri Lanka led to the civil war.

Answer 2

Two important differences between the power-sharing model accepted by Belgium and Sri Lanka are;

(i) The Belgium leaders attempted to resolve the ethnic dilemma by recognizing the feelings and concerns of different identities and their association and sections, whereas the Sri Lankan government decided to resolve the dilemma through the policy of majoritarianism.

(ii) The Belgium solution accommodated in withdrawing civic struggle. They provided similar powers to all inhabitants where minority or majority doesn’t matter. However, the majoritarianism in Sri Lanka commenced the civil war.