Question

What do Belgian leaders do to enable everyone to live together in the same country? Chapter:- Power Sharing​

Answer 1

Explanation:

• Equal number of ministers from both the groups : This was done to ensure that no single community can make decisions unilaterally.

• More powers to State Government : Under the new power sharing arrangement, many powers of the Central Government were given to State Governments to the regions of the country.

• Equal representation at State and Central level : A separate government was set up at Brussels where both communities have equal representation.

• Formation of Community Government: Apart from central and state government, a third form of government was formed which was elected by people belonging to one language community i.e. Dutch, French and German speaking - matter where they live. This government has the power to discuss educational, cultural and language related issues.

This answer is available in ncert civics chapter 1

Answer 2

The government in Belgium divided the powers equally between Dutch and French speaking populations. It was decided that equal representation should be given to the French- and Dutch-speaking population. ... THus, in Belgium power was divided equally between the Dutch and French speaking populations.