Consider the following statements regarding power sharing arrangements in Belgium and identify the incorrect one from the following:
- Equal number of members from Dutch and French community in the central government
- Separate government for Brussels with equal representation of communities
- The state government to be subordinate to the central government
- Community government elected by people belonging to one language community
Answer:
So, the correct answer is (C): The State government to be subordinate to the Central government
Explanation
In the Belgian model, many powers of the central government are given to the State governments. The State governments are not subordinate to the Central Government.
Let’s check other options:
In the Belgian model,
- Equal number of members from Dutch and French community in the central government, This is True.
- Separate government for Brussels with equal representation of communities, THIS IS TRUE.
- The state government to be subordinate to the central government, FALSE.
- Community government elected by people belonging to one language community, TRUE.
Hence, ‘C’ is the correct Answer.
