| Horizontal Division of Powers | Vertical Divisions of Powers |
| 1. Horizontal Division of powers is such a power sharing arrangement in which power is shared , among different organs of government as, legislature, executive and judiciary. | 1. In Vertical Division of powers, power can be shared among governments at different levels like union, state and local levels of such government, i.e., it involves higher and lower levels of government. |
| 2. Under horizontal distribution of power, organs of the government are placed at the same level to exercise different powers. | 2. The vertical division of power involves the highest and the lower levels of government. |
| 3. Horizontal distribution specifies the concept of checks and balances in order to check the exercises of unlimited powers of the organs. | 3. But, there is no such concept of checks and balances in the vertical Division because powers are clearly given by the constitution from the higher level to the lower level. |
| 4. Under horizontal each organ checks the other. | 4. Under vertical power sharing the lower organs work under the higher org. |
| 5. Horizontal distribution of power ensures the concept of the expansion of democracy. | 5. Vertical division of powers promotes the concept of deepening of democracy. |
