What are the different forms of power sharing in modern democracies give an example Class 10

Different Forms of Power Sharing in Modern Democracies: These are : (i) Power sharing as existed in different organs of government, (ii) Power sharing seen at different levels of government, (iii) Power sharing seen at different social groups, (iv) The so-called power sharing among different political parties, pressure groups and movements viz.

I. Power Sharing in Governance:

(i) Legislature

(ii) Executive

(iii) Judiciary

II. Power sharing among governments at different levels:

(a) Centre (b) State (c) Local self

III. Power-sharing among different social groups: Linguistic and Religious groups, e.g., Community Government in Belgium.

IV. Power sharing among political parties, pressure groups and movements:

(a) Political Parties

(b) Pressure Groups

What are the different forms of power sharing in modern democracies ? Give Example of each of these .?

Answers

In a modern democracy, power-sharing arrangements can take many forms.Horizontal distribution of power: In this, the power is shared among different organs of government such as the legislature, executive, and judiciary. This type of power sharing is prevalent in India.Federal government (vertical distribution of power): In this, the power can be shared among governments at different levels. This type of power sharing is prevalent in the USA.Power sharing among different social groups: Power can be shared among social groups such as linguistic and religious groups. For instance, Community government’ in Belgium.

Other types of power-sharing: Power sharing is also seen in political parties, pressure groups and movements control or influence those in power.