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refused to share power.
c) In Belgium, leaders realised that unity of the country was possible only by
respecting the feelings and interests of all communities
d) Both of them dealt with the question of power-sharing similarly

5 The community government signifies:

a) Power of the government regarding community development
b) Power of the government regarding law making for the community
c) Power of the government regarding culture, education and language
related issue
d) The government enjoys privileges to safeguard the interest of aparticular
community.

6 Main significance of Belgium Model of Power Sharing
(a) Majoritarianism
(b) power shared in all ethnic groups according to their population
(c) on the basis of adult franchise
(d) Both a) and b)

7 How many times the leaders of Belgium amended their constitution?
(a) Two times
(b) Three times
(c) Four times
(d) Six times

8 Who elects the community government in Belgium?
a) Central Government
b) People belonging to one language community
c) State Government
d) People of Brussel
9 Correct the statement and rewrite:

Between 1973 and 1990, Belgian government amended their constitution four
times so as to work out an arrangement that would enable everyone to live
together within the same country.

a) 1991-1975
b) 1970-1993
c) 1971-1994
d) 1970-1994