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In a democracy, sharing power among the legislature, executive, and judiciary is important for __________.
the design of a democracy.
The ethnic composition of Belgium includes 59% Flemish speakers and 40% __________ speakers.
French
In Sri Lanka, the major social groups are the Sinhala speakers and __________ speakers.
Tamil
In Sri Lanka, the term 'Majoritarianism' refers to the belief that the __________ community should dominate government.
majority
Belgium's approach to power-sharing is characterized by __________ representation of different linguistic communities in the government.
equal
The civil war in Sri Lanka was exacerbated by the __________ measures adopted by the Sinhala-led government.
majoritarian
The concept of __________ is essential in a democracy as it allows all citizens a stake in the system.
power sharing
Power sharing helps to reduce the possibility of __________ between social groups.
conflict
The arrangement in Belgium that allows Dutch, French, and German-speaking communities their own government is known as __________ government.
community
The need for power-sharing is highlighted by the unique situations in both __________ and Sri Lanka.
Belgium
Tyranny of the majority adversely affects not just the minority, but also the _________ community in the long run.
majority
Prudential reasons for power-sharing emphasize better outcomes, while moral reasons stress the act of __________ itself as valuable.
power sharing
In a __________ democracy, people are consulted on how they are to be governed.
legitimate
The Belgian leaders amended their constitution between 1970 and __________ to create a comprehensive power-sharing arrangement.
1993
Civil war is defined as a violent conflict between opposing groups within a __________.
country.
The __________ of 1956 in Sri Lanka established Sinhala as the only official language.
Act
