Political Science · Comparative Political Analysis
The consociational model of democracy has been adopted in which countries?
- 1. Switzerland
- 2. Belgium
- 3. South Africa
- 4. Sri Lanka
A1, 2, 3 and 4
B1, 2 and 3 ✓ Correct
C1, 2 and 4
D1, 3 and 4
Correct answer: (B) 1, 2 and 3 — Items 1, 2 and 3 are correct, so the answer is 1, 2 and 3.
Explanation
★Items 1, 2 and 3 are correct, so the answer is 1, 2 and 3.
★The consociational model shares power among different communities.
★It avoids the majoritarianism inherent in simple democracy.
★Switzerland practises such power sharing among its groups.
★Belgium is the best example of consociational democracy.
★South Africa adopted power sharing in its transition.
★Item 4 is wrong, because Sri Lanka is not a standard consociational case.
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