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What is the primary characteristic of institutional power sharing?
What is the primary characteristic of institutional power sharing?
Which of the following forms of power sharing is characterized by the promotion of stability and minority rights?
Which of the following forms of power sharing is characterized by the promotion of stability and minority rights?
What is the primary advantage of a grand coalition government?
What is the primary advantage of a grand coalition government?
What is the primary disadvantage of decentralization?
What is the primary disadvantage of decentralization?
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Which of the following types of federalism is characterized by a system where the central government and regional governments have separate and distinct powers?
Which of the following types of federalism is characterized by a system where the central government and regional governments have separate and distinct powers?
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What is the primary advantage of federalism?
What is the primary advantage of federalism?
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Which of the following is a characteristic of vertical power sharing?
Which of the following is a characteristic of vertical power sharing?
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What is the primary disadvantage of a coalition government?
What is the primary disadvantage of a coalition government?
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Which of the following is an example of institutional power sharing?
Which of the following is an example of institutional power sharing?
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What is the primary characteristic of proportional representation?
What is the primary characteristic of proportional representation?
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Study Notes
Principles of Power Sharing
- Horizontal Power Sharing: distribution of power among different branches of government (legislative, executive, and judiciary)
- Vertical Power Sharing: distribution of power between central and local governments
- Institutional Power Sharing: distribution of power among different institutions, such as the president, prime minister, and parliament
- Constitutional Power Sharing: distribution of power as outlined in a country's constitution
Forms of Power Sharing
- Consociational Power Sharing: power is shared among different groups or communities, often to promote stability and minority rights
- Centripetal Power Sharing: power is shared among different groups or communities, but with a focus on building a strong central government
- Proportional Representation: power is shared among different groups or parties based on their proportion of the population or electorate
Coalition Governments
- Definition: a government formed by two or more political parties that work together to govern a country
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Types of Coalitions:
- Grand Coalition: a coalition of two or more major parties
- Minority Coalition: a coalition of smaller parties that form a government with the support of other parties
- Single-Party Dominant Coalition: a coalition led by a dominant party with one or more smaller parties
- Advantages: promotes stability, represents diverse interests, and increases legitimacy
- Disadvantages: can be slow to make decisions, may lead to conflict between parties, and can be unstable
Decentralization
- Definition: the transfer of power and authority from a central government to local governments or regional authorities
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Types of Decentralization:
- Administrative Decentralization: transfer of administrative power and authority
- Fiscal Decentralization: transfer of financial power and authority
- Political Decentralization: transfer of political power and authority
- Advantages: promotes local participation, increases efficiency, and improves accountability
- Disadvantages: can lead to inequality, may create confusion over responsibilities, and can be difficult to implement
Federalism
- Definition: a system of government where power is divided between a central government and smaller regional governments (states, provinces, or territories)
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Types of Federalism:
- Dual Federalism: a system where the central government and regional governments have separate and distinct powers
- Cooperative Federalism: a system where the central government and regional governments work together to achieve common goals
- Competitive Federalism: a system where the central government and regional governments compete for power and resources
- Advantages: promotes regional autonomy, increases representation, and provides a system of checks and balances
- Disadvantages: can lead to conflict between governments, may create inefficiencies, and can be difficult to manage
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Test your knowledge of power sharing and federalism, including their principles, forms, and applications in government systems. Learn about decentralization, coalition governments, and the advantages and disadvantages of different systems.
