Power Sharing

Flashcards about power sharing, Belgium, and Sri Lanka

Ethnic

A social division based on shared culture. People belonging to the same ethnic group believe in their common descent because of similarities of physical type or of culture or both. They need not always have the same religion or nationality.

Majoritarianism

A belief that the majority community should be able to rule a country in whichever way it wants, by disregarding the wishes and needs of the minority.

Civil war

A violent conflict between opposing groups within a country that becomes so intense that it appears like a war.

Prudential

Based on prudence, or on careful calculation of gains and losses. Prudential decisions are usually contrasted with decisions based purely on moral considerations.

Federal government

A general government for the entire Country. In India, we refer to it as the Central or Union Government.