Question

What are the different forms of power sharing in modern
democracies? Give an example of each of these.
State one prudential reason and one moral reason for power
sharing with an example from the Indian context.
After reading this chapter, three students drew different
conclusions. Which of these do you agree with and why? Give
your reasons in about 50 words.
Thomman - Power sharing is necessary only in societies
which have religious, linguistic or ethnic divisions.
Mathayi - Power sharing is suitable only for big countries
have regional divisions.
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Answer 1

Answer: Different forms of power sharing in modern democracies are as follows:

Power sharing in different organs of government: Example: power sharing between legislature and executive

Power sharing at different levels of government: Example: power sharing between Union government and state government.

Power sharing among social groups: Example: Reservation in government jobs for OBCs and SCs & STs.

Power sharing among various pressure groups: Example: Representative of trade union being consulted while making a new labour law.