Question

How did majoritarianism adopted by Sri Lanka’s democratically government result in a

civil war?​

Answer 1

Answer:

When one community in majority considers the others as inferior and enjoys all the rights then it's known as majoritarianism . In Sri Lanka it's adopted by passing an act in which Sinhala was made the official language .

Answer 2

Explanation:

ANSWER

The series of majoritarian measures adopted by the democratically elected government were as follows: 

series of majoritarian measures adopted by the democratically elected government were as follows: (i) In 1956, an act was passed to recognise Sinhala as the official language thus disregarding Tamil.

series of majoritarian measures adopted by the democratically elected government were as follows: (i) In 1956, an act was passed to recognise Sinhala as the official language thus disregarding Tamil.(ii) The government followed preferential policies that favoured Sinhala applicants for university positions and government jobs.

series of majoritarian measures adopted by the democratically elected government were as follows: (i) In 1956, an act was passed to recognise Sinhala as the official language thus disregarding Tamil.(ii) The government followed preferential policies that favoured Sinhala applicants for university positions and government jobs.(iii) A new Constitution stipulated that the state shall protect and foster Buddhism.