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what are the different forms of power sharing in modern democracies? give an example of each of these. |
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Answer» Answer: (i) Power sharing among the different organs of government (Horizontal power sharing). In a democracy, power is shared among the different organs of the government such as the LEGISLATURE, executive and the JUDICIARY. This is called the horizontal distribution of power because it allows different organs of the government placed at the same level to exercise different POWERS. Under this kind of power sharing ARRANGEMENT, one can exercise unlimited powers. Each organ has its own powers, and it can also check the powers of other. So this results in a balance of power among the various institutions. (ii) Power sharing among governments at different levels : Under this, people choose separate governments at separate levels, for example, a general local government for the entire COUNTRY and local governments at the provincial, sub-national or regional levels. Such a general government for the entire country is usually called a Federal government.
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