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
