Question 5 - MCQ Questions (1 Mark) - Chapter 1 Class 10 Political Science - Power Sharing - Political Science

A belief that the majority community should be  able to rule a country in whichever way it wants,  by disregarding the wishes and needs of the  minority is:

(a) Power Sharing  

(b) Central Government  

(c) Majoritarianism  

(d) Community Government 

Answer:

So, the correct answer is (c)- majoritarianism

Explanation 

Let’s check meaning of all the options

1. Power Sharing- Distribution of power among the organs, levels of the government, and other stakeholders in the society.
2. Central Government- The political authority that governs an entire nation by delegating its powers to two or more levels in a federal system.
3. Majoritarianism- rule by a majority, especially the belief that those constituting a simple majority should make the rules for all members of a group, nation, etc.
4. Community Government- A government in which different social groups are given the power to handle the affairs related to their communities.