1.5 - Forms of Power-sharing
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What is the benefit of power-sharing?
💡 Hint: Think about how multiple voices can help maintain peace.
Define majoritarianism.
💡 Hint: It starts with 'majority'.
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Which country adopted a homogeneous power structure leading to conflict?
💡 Hint: Think about which country faced a civil war.
Is power-sharing beneficial in democracies?
💡 Hint: Reflect on stability in governance.
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Given a scenario where a new ethnic group forms in a country that already practices majoritarianism, discuss potential consequences and strategies for integrating this new group into the power-sharing system.
💡 Hint: Consider how integration can prevent conflict.
Analyze the effectiveness of Belgium's power-sharing model in preventing civil strife compared to Sri Lanka's majoritarian approach. What could Sri Lanka learn from Belgium?
💡 Hint: Reflect on changes that could foster inclusiveness.
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