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Sharing of power among different levels of government is known as the _________________.

  1. Vertical power sharing.

  2. Horizontal power sharing

  3. Organizational power sharing.

  4. Regional power sharing.
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

Under Vertical power sharing, power sharing takes place among different levels of the government in the hierarchy. The lower organ works under the direction and supervision of the higher organ.

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The horizontal distribution of power sharing takes place between the _________________.

  1. Legislature and executive

  2. Executive and judiciary

  3. Legislature, executive and judiciary.

  4. Legislature, executive, judiciary and press.
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

Under Horizontal power sharing power is shared among different organs of the government namely Legislature, Executive and Judiciary. These organs works differently but at same footing. This kid of distribution of powers creates the system of checks and balances over the function of one organ by the other organ while entitling them to work in their  own spheres.

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The political reason behind the conflicts in Sri Lanka is _________________.

  1. Preferential policies of government.

  2. Failure of non government organizations

  3. Unwillingness of parties to resolve conflict.

  4. Absence of representation for weak.
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

The origins of the Sri Lankan Civil War lie in the continuous political rancor between the majority Sinhalese and the minority Tamils, and the preference given to Sinhalese by the government in the policies enacted, especially the SInhala Only Act. Hence, Option A is correct. The rest of the factors do not figure as the political reason, hence, incorrect. 

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Vertical power sharing helps in _______________.

  1. Concentration of power.

  2. Decentralization of power

  3. Creating differences

  4. Motivating leaders
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

Decentralisation of power means when power is distributed from the authoritative level (higher level) to local level. IT allows delegation of power and smoothening of functions at different levels. It improves efficiency and accountability. For example, Legislature works at central level, State level and local levels in India.

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The federal country is ______________.

  1. Bolivia .

  2. Belgium .

  3. Bangladesh .

  4. Bhutan .
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

The Belgian leaders took a different path. They recognised the existence of regional differences and cultural diversities. Between 1970 and 1993, they amended their constitution four times so as to work out an arrangement that would enable everyone to live together within the same country.

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Which form of power sharing is also termed as vertical division of power?

  1. Power shared among different organs of government.

  2. Power shared among different social groups.

  3. Power shared among different political parties, pressure groups and movements.

  4. Power shared among government at different levels.
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

The division of power involving higher and lower level of governments is called vertical division of power.