Question

what are the features of horizontal and vertical division of power sharing

Answer 1

Answer -: The features are given below :


➺❥• Horizontal distribution of power.

(A) In this form of distribution power is shared among different organs of government such as the legislature, executive and judiciary.
(B) This type of distribution advocates separation of powers in which different organs of government at the same level exercise different powers.
(C) Separation of powers ensures a check over the unlimited powers of each organs. This results in a balance of power among various institutions.
(D) It is also called a system of “checks and balances”.



➺❥• Vertical Distribution of Powers :

(A) Under this form of power sharing arrangement, power is shared among governments at different levels. e.g. a general government for the entire country and a government at the provincial level.
(B) A general government for the entire country is usually called Federal government. In our country it is called as central government.
(C) In some countries like India & Belgium, the constitution clearly lays down the powers of the government at different levels. This is called the “Federal division of powers”.
All such division of powers involving higher and lower level of government is called vertical division of powers.

Answer 2

Answer:

1. Horizontal division of powers  refers to Sharing of powers among different organs of govt.

2. Examples- The Legislative, the Executive and the Judiciary

3. These different organs sharing power are placed at the same level.

4. None of the organs can exercise unlimited powers.

5. There acts the concept of ' checks and balances' creating a balance of power.

Example- The judges are appointed by the executive but they, in turn, have the power to interpret or review the laws made by parliament.