Power sharing flashcard

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Assertion: The Christian Democratic Union and the Social Democratic Party had to form a coalition government in Germany. Reason: Neither of them got clear majority of seats on their own in the 2005 elections.

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Both A and R are correct and R is the correct explanation of A.

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Although judges are appointed by the executive, they can check the functioning of executive or laws made by the legislatures. This arrangement is called a system of ____.

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checks and balances

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In Belgium, the State Governments are subordinate to the Central Government. True or false?

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False

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When many countries came together to form the _____, Brussels was chosen as its headquarters.

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European Union

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Which historical event best illustrates the failure of power-sharing? Options: a) The Revolt of (1857), b) The French Revolution (1789), c) The Partition of India (1947), d) The Russian Revolution (1917)

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The Partition of India (1947)

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A school allows students to elect their head boy/girl. What type of power-sharing is this?

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Democratic

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A city has a mayor, a police department, and a local court. What type of power-sharing is this?

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Who holds the most power in a unitary system?

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Central government

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In a federal system, the central government can unilaterally change the powers of state governments. True or false?

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False

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The concept of "accommodation" in power sharing, as exemplified by Belgium, primarily aims to achieve which of the following? (a) Centralized control for efficient governance. (b) The suppression of minority interests for national unity. (c) A balance of power that reduces the possibility of social conflict. (d) The rapid assimilation of diverse communities into a dominant culture.

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A balance of power that reduces the possibility of social conflict.