Question

Describe any two types of power sharing

Answer 1

1. Between various organs of the govt. - This is also called Horizontal Power Sharing. in this, Power is shared between the three organs of the govt, ie. Legislature, Executive and Judiciary. In this arrangement, no organ is above or below any other. There is a check and balance system.

2. Between various levels of govt - This is also called Vertical Power Sharing. In this, Power is decentralised among the various levels of the govt, ie. National or Cental govt, State govt and Local govt.