Question

1. What are the different forms of power sharing in modern
democracies? Give an example of each of these.
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Answer 1

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Answer 2

Answer:

Different Types of Power Sharing:

Power is shared among different Organs of the Government

      Power is shared among different organs pf the democracy as between Legislative,Executive,Judiciary.Each organ checks each other.The power is shared equally among them.This type of power sharing is known as Horizontal Distribution of power.The legislatures make laws ,the executive checks it and implement it.The judiciary has an independent power for which it is not answerable to the government.The special power of judiciary to check and correct the other organs are known as Judicial Review or System of checks and Balance.

Power is shared among Different Levels of the government.

   Power is shared among different levels of the government.Usually our government has a central or Union government for the entire country,who deals with the important issues regarding the country.We have state governments to deal and administrate the specific regions also it deals with the issues which has local importance.The constitution has extended the sharing of power to local bodies popularly known as panchayat raj.Constitution has provided different jurisdiction to them.

Power is shared among social groups of the society.

    Power is also shared among different social groups of the government.The community government of the Belgium is a good example for this.The power is mainly shared among them because if we don't them might feel alienated from the society.The constitution of india has provided Reserved Constituencies for these groups.

Power is shared among Political Parties,Movement groups and Pressure groups.

       Power is shared between the political parties.This creates a equal space for the different parties where they can perform independently.Sometimes this sharing would be easily visible as they form coalition government and shares power.Sometimes this could be seen from the alliance or front.This sharing of power provides different political parties to show their ideology and express their ideas

    Power is shared among the Movement and pressure groups as they exert pressure on the governmental decisions .They also organise movements to fulfil their demand.Thus, they share the power.

India is an example for this .