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Question
Which of the following statements accurately distinguishes between Majoritarianism and Power sharing?
Options
Majoritarianism emphasizes the dominance of the majority community, while Power sharing emphasizes the sharing of power among different groups.
Majoritarianism emphasizes the need for consensus building, while Power sharing emphasizes the exclusion of minority groups.
Majoritarianism emphasizes the importance of accommodating minority interests, while Power sharing emphasizes the need for majority rule.
Majoritarianism emphasizes the need for peaceful resolution of conflicts, while Power sharing emphasizes the use of force to impose the majority's will.
Solution
Majoritarianism emphasizes the dominance of the majority community, while Power sharing emphasizes the sharing of power among different groups.
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