Explain the prudential and moral reasons for power sharing
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Explanation:
Prudential reason:
1. Power sharing helps to reduce the possibility of conflict between social groups.
2. Social conflict often leads to violence and political instability, power sharing is a good way to ensure the stability of political order.
3. Imposing the will of the majority community over others undermines the unity of the nation as has happened in Sri Lanka.
4. Tyranny of the majority is nit just oppressive for the majority, it often brings ruin to the majority as well.
Moral reason:
1. In democracy, power sharing is necessary. Since all the people are affected by the policies of the government, they should be consulted in the governance of the country.
2. They should be allowed to participate in decision making process.
3. It is the basis of democracy. It is its very spirit.
4. A legitimate government is one where citizens participate and acquire a stake in the system.