social science assignment

Question:   Define the following:
                                               a) Ethnic
                                               b) Civil war
                                               c) Community government
                                               d) Majoritarianism
                                               e)  Prudential
                         
Answers:
                 Ethnic: A social division based on shared culture.People belonging to the same ethnic group believe                           in their common descent because of similarities of physical type or of culture or both.They need not always have the same religion or nationality

        Civil war: a violent conflict between opposing groups within a country that becomes so intense that it appears like a war

      Community government: Apart from the state and central government, there is a third kind of government.This 'community government' is elected by people belonging to one language community.This government has the power regarding cultural,educational and language-related issues.

      Majoritarianism: 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 minority.

      Prudential: Based on prudence, or on careful calculations of gains and losses.Prudential decisions are usually contrasted with decisions based purely on moral consideration.

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                                         NIZAM AP