20. After reading this chapter, three students drew different conclusions. Which of these do you agree
with and why? Give your reasons in about 50 words.
Thomman - Power sharing is necessary only in societies which have religious, linguistic or ethnic
divisions.
Mathayi - Power sharing is suitable only for big countries that have regional divisons.
Joseph - Every society needs some form of power sharing even if it is small or does not have social
divisions.
Answers
Answer:
joseph... because it is right there is nothing seen society division or discrimination of big or small in power sharing each and every one needs it and it is there right
Solution:
Ouseph's statement is the most logical, and thus, should be agreed on. Every society needs some form of power sharing even if it is small or does not have social divisions. A democratic society is one where its members or citizens through participation acquire a stake in the system. Power sharing not only prevents conflict between various groups in the society but it also generates a sense of belongingness among them to the society.No single community can take a decision unilaterally. It is realized that unity of the country is only possible by respecting feelings and interest of different communities. Power sharing helps to maintain a balance of power among various institutions and also keep a check on how it is exercised. It reduces conflicts between different social groups. Irrespective of the size of a country or the type of society, people will be more satisfied where they have a say in the functioning and decision making processes of the system. Power sharing is the spirit of democracy. People have the right to be consulted on how they are to be governed.