RBSE Class 10 Civics Chapter 1 Quiz

Power Sharing in Democracy

• In a democracy, power is not concentrated in one organ of government, but is shared among different organs to prevent exploitation.
• Power sharing is essential for the design of democracy, as it promotes a balance of power among institutions.

Forms of Power Sharing

• Horizontal Distribution of Power: Power is shared among different organs of government, such as the legislature, executive, and judiciary.
  • Each organ checks the others, preventing any one from exercising unlimited power.
• Vertical Distribution of Power: Power is shared among governments at different levels, such as the central government, state government, and local governments (municipality and panchayat).
• Distribution of Power among Different Social Groups: Power is shared among different social groups, such as religious and linguistic groups, to give minority communities a fair share in power.
• Power Sharing among Political Parties, Pressure and Interest Groups: Power is shared among different political parties, pressure groups, and movement groups, which control or influence those in power.

Importance of Power Sharing

• Power sharing helps to reduce the possibility of conflict between social groups.
• Power sharing is the very spirit of democracy, as it involves sharing power with those affected by its exercise and who have to live with its effects.
• Power sharing promotes Democracy, as it ensures that those who are affected by the exercise of power have a say in the decision-making process.