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Explain the Belgium model of power sharing.

(i) Constitution prescribes that the number of Dutch and French-speaking ministers shall be equal in the Central Government. No single community can take decisions unilaterally.
(ii) The State Governments are not subordinate to the Central Government.
(iii) Brussels, the capital, has a separate government where both the communities have equal representation.
(iv) A third kind of government, ‘Community Government’ is elected by people belonging to one language community Dutch, French and German speaking—no matter where they live. This government can decide on cultural, educational and language related issues.

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    Prudential reasons of power sharing stress on
    A. the stability of political order
    B. to reduce the possibility of conflict between social groups
    C. a fair share to minority
    D. the intrinsic worth of power sharing
    • All are appropriate
    • Only A, C and D are appropriate
    • Only B and D are appropriate
    • A, B and C are appropriate
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    • The powers of government regarding commuity development
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