Question

10. Do you think India implements the principles of power sharing? Justify your
answer.
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Answer 1

Answer:

The different power sharing forms in modern democracies are as follows :

• Power is shared among different organs of a government such as the executive, the legislature and the judiciary.
• Power is shared among governments at different levels. Example: a government for the entire country and governments for different regions in the country.
• Power is shared among social groups such as linguistic groups, religious groups, etc.
• Power is shared among political parties, movements and pressure groups. They try to control and influence the one, who is in power.

Answer 2

Power sharing is the need in democracy to make prudential and moral decisions. It helps in reducing the possibility of conflict between the social groups. Since social conflict often leads to violence and political instability, power sharing is a good way to ensure the stability of political order.