Question

How does the idea of power-sharing emerge? Explain different forms that have common arrangements of power sharing.(All India-2019)

Answer 1

The power is shared among different organs of the government through the horizontal distribution of power arrangement. These organs are - Legislature, Executive and Judiciary. The legislature is responsible for making laws.

Answer 2

Ans. Idea of power sharing emerged :

1. The idea of power sharing has emerged

in opposition to the notions of undivided

political power.

Different forms having common arrangements of

Power Sharing:

1. Power is shared among different organs of

government such as the legislature, executive

and judiciary.

2. Powers can be shared among governments at

different levels i.e., at national and provincial

or regional levels.

3.

Power shared among different social groups

such as religious and linguistic groups.

4. Power sharing arrangements in the way

political parties, pressure

groups and

movements control or influence those in

power.