Question

WHAT WAS UNIQUE ABOUT Belgium model?? ( 5 points)

Answer 1

It was Unique because :

⭐(i) **Equal distribution of seats—**According to the new arrangement, Dutch and French speaking ministers have been given equal status in the central government. No single majority can make decision unilaterally.
⭐(ii) **Concept of Federal Government—**Besides, state governments for the two regions have been given maximum powers and the state governments are not treated as the subordinate to the central government.
⭐(iii) **Equal Representation in Brussels—**In the new arrangement, Brussels, the capital city of Belgium, equal representation given to both the French and Dutch speaking people.
⭐(iv) Community Government. The Belgium model introduced a new concept of third kind of government, i.e., the ‘Community Government’. This government is elected by the people belonging to one language community.
⭐(v) This arrangement ensures the promotion and protection of cultural and linguistic diversity.

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