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What term is used to describe the horizontal distribution of power among different organs of government?
Which system ensures that none of the organs of government can exercise unlimited power?
In what form is power shared among governments at different levels, such as a general government and provincial governments?
What do we call the government for an entire country in a federal system like India?
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Which concept refers to the idea that ministers and government officials are responsible to the Parliament or State Assemblies in a democracy?
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What term describes the arrangement where judges, appointed by the executive, can check the functioning of the executive or laws made by legislatures?
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In a federal government, which organ can check the power of other organs, leading to a balance of power?
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What concept ensures that even though judges are appointed by the executive, they can still check its functioning?
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Which term describes the system where different branches of government exercise separate powers and prevent concentration of power?
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"Parliamentary responsibility" in democracies ensures accountability primarily to which authority?
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Study Notes
Power-Sharing in Democracy
- In a democracy, power-sharing can take place directly through alliances between parties that form a coalition government.
- Interest groups, such as traders, businessmen, industrialists, farmers, and industrial workers, also share power through participation in governmental committees or influencing decision-making.
Power-Sharing in India
- India has a system of power-sharing through state governments, which is not followed in all countries.
- The constitution clearly lays down the powers of different levels of government, including state governments.
Federal Division of Power
- This system involves dividing powers between higher and lower levels of government, such as between the central government and state governments.
- The same principle can be extended to lower levels of government, like municipalities and panchayats, known as vertical division of power.
Story of Belgium and Sri Lanka
- Belgium is a small European country with a complex ethnic composition, divided into Flemish, Wallonia, and German-speaking regions.
- The country has a population of over one crore, with 59% living in the Flemish region, 40% in Wallonia, and 1% speaking German.
Importance of Power-Sharing
- Power-sharing is essential in democracy to prevent concentration of power in any one organ of government.
- It promotes intelligent sharing of power among legislature, executive, and judiciary, ensuring a well-designed democracy.
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Test your knowledge on coalition governments, democratic systems, and the role of interest groups in sharing power in government. This quiz covers topics such as alliances in elections, coalition governments, and the influence of interest groups on decision-making processes.
