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Power sharing arrangements can also be seen in the way political parties, pressure groups
and movements control or influence those in power. In a democracy, the citizens must have
freedom to choose among various contenders for power. In contemporary democracies, this
takes the form of competition among different parties. Such competition ensures that power
does not remain in one hand. In the long run, power is shared among different political
parties that represent different ideologies and social groups. Sometimes this kind of sharing
can be direct, when two or more parties form an alliance to contest elections. If their
alliance is elected, they form a coalition government and thus share power. In a democracy,
we find interest groups such as those of traders, businessmen, industrialists, farmers and
industrial workers. They also will have a share in governmental power, either through
participation in governmental committees or bringing influence on the decision making
process.
Questions:
(8.1) What does the competition among different parties ensure? (1)
(8.2) Explain direct form of power sharing. (1)
(8.3) How are interest group associated with politics?
Answers
Answer:
8.1 Such competition ensures that power does not remain in one hand. In the long run, power is shared among different political parties that represent different ideologies and social groups.
8.2 Direct form of power sharing- It implies that power is directly shared by various individuals or political parties who represent distinct ideologies by forming an alliance or coalition. ... Indirect power sharing- It refers to influence which is exerted by individuals, groups, parties in the decision making process.
8.3 If one group brings pressure on government to make in its favour, another will bring counter pressure not to make policies in the way the first group desires. Their principal concern is well being and betterment of their members, not society in general.