Question

Differentiate between vertical and horizontal distribution of power-sharing

Answer 1

→ Horizontal Distribution of Power: The power is shared among the different organs of government, such as the legislature, executive and judiciary. Example: The distribution of power between Indian Parliament (legislature), the council of ministers headed by chief ministers (executive) and Courts of India.


→ Vertical Distribution of Power: The power is shared among governments at different levels– a general government for the entire country and governments at the provincial or regional level. Example: In India, power is shared among Central government, State government and local governments.

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Answer 2

1.Vertical Power Sharing- This system refers to power sahring at different levels in an hierarchical manner.

2. The vertical division of power involves the highest and the lower levels of government. Example- The three tier system of power sahring at central, state and Panchayat level or municipal level

Horizontal Power sharing
1. Under the horizontal power sharing power is shared among different organs of government such as the legislature, executive and judiciary.
2. Under horizontal distribution of power, organs of the government are placed at the same level to exercise different powers.
3. Cheks and balances is a feature of this system of power sharing.