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Explain three measures taken by Sri Lanka, according to an act passed in 1956.
Describe horizontal and vertical power sharing in modern democracies.
Why power sharing is desirable in Democracy? Explain by giving any three prudential reasons.
Describe the cause of conflict between the Dutch and the French speaking people in Belgium.
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Answer:
1.Three measures taken by the Act of 1956 were: Sinhala was recognised as the only official language of Sri Lanka. A new constitution stipulated that the state shall protect and foster Buddhism.
2. Horizontal power-sharing in a modern democracy means the power-sharing between Judiciary, Executive and the Legislature. Whereas, vertical power sharing means the share of power between the Central, State, and Local power authorities. ... It shares power at different levels namely centre, state and local self government.
3.According to prudential reason power sharing accommodates social diversity hence, helps in reducing the possibility of conflict between social groups. Power sharing in another way ensures the political stability through competition among various political parties. ... Moral Reason is a very deeper reason of power sharing.
4.The minority French-speaking community was relatively rich and powerful. This was resented by the Dutch community. The Dutch community got the benefit of economic development and education much tater. This led to tension between the Dutch-speaking and French communities during the 1950s and 1960s.
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