Q1. [1] straightforward exam-ready
Which of the following best describes the term 'majoritarianism'?
(A) A system in which power is equally shared among all communities
(B) A belief that the majority community should rule a country in whichever way it wants, disregarding the wishes of minorities
(C) A form of government where the judiciary holds supreme power
(D) A constitutional arrangement that gives equal rights to all languages
- A A system in which power is equally shared among all communities
- B A belief that the majority community should rule a country in whichever way it wants, disregarding the wishes of minorities
- C A form of government where the judiciary holds supreme power
- D A constitutional arrangement that gives equal rights to all languages
Generated by claude-sonnet-4-6 · 2026-06-26 13:15 · grounding rag
Model Answer
(B) A belief that the majority community should rule a country in whichever way it wants, disregarding the wishes of minorities.
Explanation
The term 'majoritarianism' is directly defined in the Sri Lanka chapter: "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." Always quote or closely paraphrase the textbook definition in MCQ/1-mark answers.