Illustrate with the help of examples of four ways of power sharing in modern democracies.

1. Among Governments at Different Levels: There may be governments at different levels, i.e., at the centre, at state level and at local level. The governments at each level may be entrusted with different responsibilities and functions.

2. Among Different Organs of the State: A state has, generally, three organs, viz. (i) legislature, (ii) executive and (iii) judiciary. Each organ of the government has different responsibilities and different functions. This system is called a system of checks and balances.

3. Among Different Social Groups: This type of arrangement is meant to give space in the government and administrtion to diverse social groups, such as the religious and linguistic groups, who would otherwise feel alienated from the government.

4. Among Political Parties, Pressure Groups and Movements: These influence those who are in power. Since the elected representatives in a government are answerable to the electors, they cannot show indifference towards interests of political parties, pressure groups and movements.