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Question (41)

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Belgium's community government is mainly an example of power-sharing:

(A) Among social and linguistic groups
(B) Among judges only
(C) Between two political parties only
(D) Between countries

Correct Answer: A

Explanation:

Community government represents Dutch-, French- and German-speaking communities.

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Question (42)

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A legislature has 200 seats and reserves 25% for a particular socially weaker section. How many seats are reserved?

(A) 25
(B) 40
(C) 50
(D) 75

Correct Answer: C

Explanation:

25% of 200 = 50 seats.

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Question (43)

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Which measure can help ensure representation of socially weaker sections in power-sharing?

(A) Reservation of seats
(B) Removal of elections
(C) One-language policy
(D) Concentration of authority

Correct Answer: A

Explanation:

Reservation can provide representation to socially weaker sections and women.

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Question (44)

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When two or more political parties jointly form a government because no single party has sufficient support, it is called:

(A) Majoritarian government
(B) Coalition government
(C) Community government
(D) Unitary government

Correct Answer: B

Explanation:

A coalition government is formed when parties share power because no single party has enough support to govern alone.

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Question (45)

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Party A has 180 seats and Party B has 140 seats. If they form a coalition, how many seats do they control together?

(A) 260
(B) 280
(C) 300
(D) 320

Correct Answer: D

Explanation:

180 + 140 = 320 seats.

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Question (46)

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A coalition controls 320 out of 400 seats in a legislature. What percentage of the seats does it control?

(A) 60%
(B) 70%
(C) 75%
(D) 80%

Correct Answer: D

Explanation:

320/400 × 100 = 80%.

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Question (47)

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Traders, farmers, workers and industrialists try to influence government decisions through organised groups. These groups are commonly called:

(A) Interest or pressure groups
(B) Community governments
(C) Courts
(D) Regional governments

Correct Answer: A

Explanation:

Interest or pressure groups seek to influence public policy and decision-making.

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Question (48)

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In a democracy, competition among political parties can lead to power-sharing because:

(A) Parties may form alliances or coalitions to gain support
(B) Elections are permanently suspended
(C) Only one party is allowed to contest
(D) Political parties lose all influence

Correct Answer: A

Explanation:

Party competition can result in alliances and coalition governments, distributing political power.

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Question (49)

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Which list correctly identifies the four major forms of power-sharing?

(A) Horizontal, vertical, among social groups, among political parties/groups
(B) Judicial, military, economic, religious
(C) Central, foreign, private, commercial
(D) Rural, urban, industrial, agricultural

Correct Answer: A

Explanation:

The four forms are among organs, among levels, among social groups, and among political parties/pressure groups.

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Question (50)

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A democratic system gives different organs, levels of government, social groups and political organisations a role in decision-making. What broad principle does this illustrate?

(A) Concentration of power
(B) Power-sharing
(C) Majoritarianism
(D) Centralisation

Correct Answer: B

Explanation:

Power-sharing distributes authority among different organs, levels, groups and political organisations.

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Belgium's community government is mainly an example of power-sharing:

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Question (42)

A legislature has 200 seats and reserves 25% for a particular socially weaker section. How many seats are reserved?

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Question (43)

Which measure can help ensure representation of socially weaker sections in power-sharing?

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Question (44)

When two or more political parties jointly form a government because no single party has sufficient support, it is called:

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Question (45)

Party A has 180 seats and Party B has 140 seats. If they form a coalition, how many seats do they control together?

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Question (46)

A coalition controls 320 out of 400 seats in a legislature. What percentage of the seats does it control?

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Question (47)

Traders, farmers, workers and industrialists try to influence government decisions through organised groups. These groups are commonly called:

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Question (48)

In a democracy, competition among political parties can lead to power-sharing because:

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Question (49)

Which list correctly identifies the four major forms of power-sharing?

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A democratic system gives different organs, levels of government, social groups and political organisations a role in decision-making. What broad principle does this illustrate?

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