Question

With regard to the changes in Belgium in the last few decades of the 20th century, which of the following statements are true?

Statement A: The power between the central government and the state governments of the Flemish region and Wallonia was divided through an amendment of the Constitution.

Statement B: Since the French were a majority in Brussels, they were accorded greater representation in the government of Brussels.

• A. Statement A is true, Statement B is false.
• B. Statement A is false, Statement B is true.
• C. Both statements A and B are false.
• D. Both statements A and B are true.

Answer 1

The correct option is A Statement A is true, Statement B is false.

Between 1970 to 1993, the Constitution of Belgium went through many major amendments. The power between the central government and the state governments of the two different regions was divided. Many powers of the central government were transferred to the state governments. Equal representation for the French and Dutch speakers was ensured in the central government. Then, the capital city of Brussels was given a separate government with equal representation for French and Dutch speaking people. Community governments were also formed. Overall, power was more or less equitably distributed among the different communities.