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TextBook Solutions for Board of High School and Intermediate Education Uttar Pradesh Class 10 Social Science Democratic Politics Ii Chapter 1 Power Sharing
What are the different forms of power sharing in modern democracies ? Give an example of each of these.
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
(c) Movements
Different arguments are usually put forth in favour and against power sharing. Identify those which are in favour of power sharing and select the answer using the codes given below. Power sharing:
A. reduces conflict among different communities.
B. decreases the possibility of arbitrariness.
C. delays decision-making process.
D. accommodates diversities.
E. increases instability and divisiveness.
F. promotes people’s participation in government.
G. undermines the unity of a country.
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(a) |
A |
B |
D |
F |
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(b) |
A |
C |
E |
F |
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(c) |
A |
B |
D |
G |
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(d) |
B |
C |
D |
G |
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