Question

Write a note on horizontal distribution of power and vertical distribution of power?

Answer 1

1. Under the horizontal power sharing power is shared among different organs of government such as the legislature, executive and judiciary.

2. Under horizontal distribution of power, organs of the government are placed at the same level to exercise different powers.

3. Under horizontal each organ checks the other.

Vertical Power sharing

1. Under the vertical sharing power, power is shared among the different levels of the governments.

2. The vertical division of power involves the highest and the lower levels of government.

3. Under vertical power sharing the lower organs work under the higher org.

Answer 2

In vertical distribution of power the power is divided between different levels of government that is Central Government State Government local government.

In horizontal distribution of power the power is divided between legislative executive and Judiciary. this system is also called a system of balance and check as all three systems keep a check on each other.