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Power sharing: Power sharing is the distribution of power among the organs of the
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the stability of political order. Besides, power sharing it also includes sharing at the
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Ethnic- A social division based on shared culture. Mostly people belonging to the same R E L AT E D T E S T S

ethnic group believe in their common descent because they have similarities of physical Test: Power Sharing - 1
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Majoritarian: A concept which signifies a belief that the majority community should be Power Sharing - Olympiad Level
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rule they disregard the wishes and needs of the minority.

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others which results in a balance of power among various institutions. It ensures that
none of the organs can exercise unlimited power.

Vertical Division of power:

It is a type of distribution of power which involves the higher and lower levels of
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Reserved Constituencies- It is a system in which constituencies are reserved in the Free
Assemblies and the Parliament for minorities in order to give them a fair share in power.
Coalition government- When the alliance of two or more parties gets elected and
forms a government it is known as the Coalition Government. This is another form of
power sharing.

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Ques 1: How did the Sri Lankan and the Belgium governments try to solve the
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basic principles of power, sharing include-

Government of different political parties, i.e., a coalition government.
Protection of minority rights.
Decentralization of power.

Ques 4: What is power sharing?

Ans: Power sharing is a strategy under which all the major segments of the society are
provided with a permanent share of power in the governance of the country.
It is a potential tool for solving disputes in the society divided by deep ethnic, cultural or
racial differences by giving the parties involved, a wide range of power sharing to
ameliorate the tensions through consensus-oriented governance.
It involves a wide array of political arrangements– usually embodied in constitutional
terms– in which the principal elements of society are guaranteed a place and influence,
in governance. It relies on joint exercise of power where all principal groups are given a
permanent share in the governance.

Ques 5: Mention the steps taken by the Sri Lankan government to achieve
majoritarianism.
Ans:

In 1956, an Act was passed under which English was replaced as the country’s official
language not by Sinhala and Tamil but by Sinhala only.
The governments followed preferential policies that favored Sinhala applicants for
university positions and government jobs.
A new constitution was stipulated that the state shall protect and foster Buddhism.
Denial of citizenship to estate Tamils.

Ques 6: Why is power sharing desirable?

Ans:
1. To avoid conflict: It reduce the possibility of conflict between the various social
groups. Since social conflict often leads to violence and political instability, power
sharing is a good way to ensure political stability.
Imposing the will of majority community over the minority may look like an
attractive option in the short run, but in long run, it undermines the unity of the
nation. Tyranny of the majority is not just oppressive for the minority, if often brings
ruin to the majority as well.
2. Spirit of democracy: Power sharing is the basic spirit of democracy. A democratic
rule involves the sharing of power with those affected by its exercise, and those who
have to live with its effects. A democratic government is chosen by the people. So
they are to be governed. A legitimate government is one where groups, through
participation acquire a stake in the system.

Ques 7: Explain the difference between horizontal and vertical power

sharing.
Ans: Horizontal Power sharing
1. Under the horizontal power sharing power is shared among different organs of
government such as the legislature, executive and judiciary.
2. Under horizontal distribution of power, organs of the government are placed at the
same level to exercise different powers.
3. Under horizontal power sharing, each organ checks the other.

Vertical Power sharing

1. Under the vertical sharing power, power is shared among the different levels of the
governments.
2. The vertical division of power involves the highest and the lower levels of
government.
3. Under vertical power sharing the lower organs work under the higher organs.

Fig: Vertical power sharing

Ques 8: Explain the power sharing arrangements among the political parties
and pressure groups.
Ans: In a democracy, power is also shared among different political parties, pressure
groups and movements.
Democracy provides the citizens a choice to choose their rulers. This choice is provided
by the various political parties, who contest elections to win them. Such competition
ensures that power does not remain in one hand.
In the long run, power is shared among the different political parties that represent
different ideologies and social groups. Sometimes, this kind of sharing can be direct,
when two or more parties form an alliance to contest elections. If their alliance is elected,
they form a coalition government and thus share power.
In a democracy, various pressure groups and movements also remain active. They also
have a share in governmental power, either through participation in governmental
committees or having influence on the decision making process.

Ques 9: How is a federal government better than a unitary government?

Explain with examples of Belgium and Sri Lanka.
Ans: Federalism is a system of government under which power is divided between
central authority and its various constituents units. The Belgium leaders tried to solve the
ethnic problem by respecting communities and regions by establishing a federal
government, whereas Sri Lankan government tried to solve the problem through
majoritarianism.
The Belgium solution helped in avoiding the civic strife, whereas the majoritarianism in
Sri Lanka led to the civil war.

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Harshit Agrawal answered 3 weeks ago

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Without sharing of power , a country can 't become a real democratic country.Power is generally not
shared in those countries which are ruled by dictators.Everyperson will feel insecure and unaware of
there fundamental rights in absence of democracy.Power sharing is also important because absolute
power corrupts absolutely. In order for a democracy to take place the power must not be in the hands of
one.Power sharing is desirable because of the following reasons:-
i) It helps to reduce the possibility of fight or struggle between social groups or communities.
ii) sharing of power is good way to ensure stability of politival order.
iii) Power sharing is the very spirit of democracy.
iv)There is a democratic rule also which involves sharing of power with those affected by its exercise, and
those who have to live its effects.

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Jk Boss answered 3 weeks ago

Power sharing is important in a country because of the following :

1) Power sharing is a good way to reduce the possibility of conflict between the social groups of the
country.

2) Power sharing also ensures the stability of political leaders.

3)Power sharing is the very spirit of democracy. As we know that democracy involves sharing of power,it
is who is affected with its power and who has to live with effects.

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