Question

Explain the prudential and moral reasons why Power Sharing is desirable.
(CBSE Class 10)

Answer 1

Power sharing is desirable in democracy because:

(i) prudential reason :

(a) It helps to reduce the possibility of conflict between social groups. Since social conflict often leads to violence and political instability. (b) It is a good way to ensure the stability of political order.

(c) Imposing the will of majority, community over others may look like an attractive option in the short run, but in the long run it undermines the unity of the nation.

(ii) Moral reasons:

(a) Power sharing is the very spirit of democracy. A democratic rule involves sharing power with those affected by its exercise and who have to live with its effect.

(b) People have a right to be consulted on how they are to be governed.

(c) A legitimate government is one where citizens through participation, acquire a stake in the system.

Answer 2

■PRUDENTIAL REASON--

○The First Set Of Reason:

(1)It ensures power sharing will bring better outcomes.

(2)It reduces the possibility of social conflict.

(3)Since social conflict leads to political instability and vioence, it ensures stability of political power.

(4)Tranny of majority is not only oppression for minority, sometimes it ruins majority as well.

■MORAL REASON--

○The Second Set Of Reason:

(1)Power sharing is sprit of demoracy.

(2)People have right to be consulted on how they should be ruled.

(3)A legimate government is one government in which citizens throgh participation accquire stake in the system.

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