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What are the four major forms of power sharing?
What are the four major forms of power sharing?
- Union government, State government, Local government, and Panchayati Raj
- Majority rule, Minority rule, Coalition government, and Decentralization
- Legislative, Executive, Judicial, and Local levels (correct)
- Monarchy, Oligarchy, Autocracy, and Democracy
What is the significance of power sharing in a democracy?
What is the significance of power sharing in a democracy?
- It allows the majority community to dominate and suppress the minority communities
- It helps to reduce the possibility of conflict between social groups and ensures the stability of political order (correct)
- It diminishes the role of citizens in governance, leading to a stronger government
- It concentrates power in the hands of a few, leading to efficient decision-making
What is the main difference between horizontal and vertical division of power?
What is the main difference between horizontal and vertical division of power?
- Horizontal division separates powers among different political parties, while vertical division separates powers among different interest groups
- Horizontal division separates powers among the three branches of government, while vertical division separates powers between the central and state governments
- Horizontal division separates powers at different levels of government, while vertical division separates powers among different organs of government (correct)
- Horizontal division separates powers between the national and state governments, while vertical division separates powers among the local governments
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Forms of Power Sharing
- There are four major forms of power sharing: horizontal, vertical, territorial, and community-based power sharing
- Horizontal power sharing is the distribution of power among different branches of government, such as the legislative, executive, and judiciary
- Vertical power sharing is the distribution of power among different levels of government, such as central, state, and local governments
- Territorial power sharing is the distribution of power among different regions or territories, such as in federal systems
- Community-based power sharing is the distribution of power among different social groups, such as ethnic or religious groups
Significance of Power Sharing
- Power sharing is essential in a democracy as it helps to prevent the concentration of power
- It promotes accountability, transparency, and representation of diverse interests
- It helps to reduce conflict and promotes stability and harmony in a society
- It ensures that no one person or group dominates the government, protecting the rights of citizens
Horizontal and Vertical Division of Power
- The main difference between horizontal and vertical division of power is the level of government
- Horizontal division of power involves the separation of powers among different branches of government at the same level
- Vertical division of power involves the distribution of power among different levels of government, from central to local levels
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