Belgium is a prime example of how these ethnic or language divisions can effect a government. ... To complicate matters there are two discrete cultures: French and Flemish. ... For the non-Catholics there are two parties: the Socialist Party and the Liberal Party. ... The consensus Belgian government is built on the interdependence of many smaller, localized governments based on geography and culture. ... For a constitutional amendment to be passed a vote of two-thirds must be reached in both legislative bodies. ...

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