Question

‘Power sharing is the very spirit of democracy.’ Justify this statement with three suitable points.

Answer 1

Power sharing is true spirit of democracy because
(i) It helps to reduce the possibility of conflict between social groups.
(ii) It is a good way to ensure the stability of the political order.
(iii) Here, people have a right to be consulted on how they are to be governed. Thus, a legitimate government, is one where citizens, through participation, acquire a stake in the system.

Answer 2

Power sharing is true spirit of democracy because :-

• It helps to reduce the possibility of conflict between social groups.

• It is a good way to ensure the stability of the political order.

• Here, people have a right to be consulted on how they are to be governed. Thus, a legitimate government, is one where citizens, through participation, acquire a stake in the system