Forms of Power Sharing
In opposition to the conceptions of undivided political authority, the concept of power-sharing has evolved. One fundamental concept of democracy is that all political power comes from the people. Everyone has a say in how public policies are developed. Power-sharing mechanisms in modern democracies can take numerous kinds. Consider some of the most typical arrangements:
- Power is distributed among many government organs. This is known as horizontal power distribution because it allows various organs of government located at the same level to exercise distinct powers. Each organ verifies the other. This arrangement is known as the check and balance system.
- At several levels of government, power can be shared. Federal government refers to a broad government that governs the entire country. In different nations, the provincial or regional government is referred to by different names. In nations with several levels of government, the constitution precisely defines the powers of each level of government. This is known as the federal division of power. This arrangement is referred to as the vertical division of power.
- Power can also be distributed across various social groupings. In several nations, constitutional and legal frameworks exist to ensure that socially disadvantaged groups and women get representation in governments and administration. This strategy is designed to ensure that minority populations have a fair amount of power.
- Power-sharing relationships may also be evident in how political parties, pressure organizations, and movements control or influence persons in positions of authority. This takes the shape of rivalry among different parties in modern democracies. When two or more parties create an alliance to run for office, and if elected, they form a coalition government and so share power.
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Power Sharing Class 10 Civics Notes Chapter 1
Power Sharing Class 10 Civics Notes Chapter 1 is about the journey of democracy that we began last year. In a democracy, no single instrument of government has absolute authority. Thoughtful distribution of authority among the legislative, administration, and judiciary is critical to the formation of democracy. This part kicks off with two narratives from Sri Lanka and Belgium. Both of these narratives focus on how democracies manage power-sharing requests. The tales lead to some broad inferences about the importance of power-sharing in democratic societies. In this chapter, we’ll also learn about the various types of power sharing.
To access all the chapters of Social Science, visit CBSE Class 10 Social Science Notes which include notes on all four subjects- Geography, History, Civics, and Economics.
Table of Content
- 1. Story of Belgium
- 2. Story of Sri Lanka
- 3. Majoritarianism in Sri Lanka
- 4. Accommodation in Belgium
- 5. Why is Power Sharing Desirable?
- 6. Forms of Power Sharing
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CBSE |
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NCERT, Democratic Politics |
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10 |
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Civics, Social Science |
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Political Parties |
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Notes |
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