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Unit- 2
Power Sharing
Mark-2/3/5.
Q.1 Explain the prudential reason for power sharing?
Ans: Prudential reason for power sharing is related to
avoiding or at least to reduce the possibility of conflict
among various social groups. Since, conflict or tension
often leads to violence and political instability. Power
sharing is a way to ensure political stability. Imposing the
will of majority over minority may be good for a short
time, but in long run it affects the unity of the nation.
Q.2 Explain the moral reason for power sharing?
Ans: Power sharing is the spirit of democracy. A
democracy rule involves sharing of power with those
affected by its exercise and who have to live with its
effects. The basic principles of power sharing include
government of different political parties, protection of
minority rights and so n.
Q.3 Why power sharing is desirable?
Ans: Power sharing is desirable mainly
1. To avoid conflict:- It reduces the possibility of conflict
between the various social groups. Since, social conflict
often leads to violence and political instability, power
sharing is a good way to ensure political stability.
2. Spirit of democracy:- Power sharing is the basic spirit
of democracy. A democratic rule involves the sharing of
power with those affected by its exercise and those who
have to live with its effects.
Q.4 Explain Horizontal distribution of power?
Ans: Horizontal power sharing is shared among different
organs of government such as legislature, executive &
judiciary. The distribution of power among organs, which
are in same level, is mainly to deal with different
activities. This in turn will check on another and balance
their power.
Q.5 Explain Vertical distribution of power?
Ans: Vertical power sharing is shared among different
levels of the government. It involves highest level i.e.
central government, and lower level i.e. local
government, of government. In vertical power sharing the
lower organs work under the control and supervision of
higher organ.