Question

Consider the following statements regarding power-sharing arrangements in Belgium and identify the incorrect one from the following:

Options

• The an equal number of members from the Dutch and French communities in the central government.

• Separate government for Brussels with equal representation of communities.

• The state government is subordinate to the central government.

• Community government is elected by people belonging to one language community.

Answer 1

The state government is subordinate to the central government.

Explanation:

Many powers of the central government are delegated to state governments in the Belgian model. State governments do not report to the Central Government.

Let's check other options:

In the Belgian model,

A. the Equal number of members from the Dutch and French communities in the central government, This is True.

B. Separate government for Brussels with equal representation of communities, This is True.

C. The state government is to be subordinate to the central governments, False.

D. Community government elected by people belonging to one language community, True.

Hence, (The state government is subordinate to the central government.) is the correct Answer.