Forms of Power-sharing

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Forms of Power-sharing: Overview

The topic discusses a few power-sharing arrangements: among different organs of government, among government at different levels, and among social groups. It also explains how movements influence people in power.

Important Questions on Forms of Power-sharing

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Here is an example of power-sharing. Which of the four types of power-sharing do these represent? Who is sharing power with whom?

The finance ministers of various states in Nigeria got together and demanded that the federal government should declare its sources of income. They also wanted to know the formula by which the revenue is distributed to various state governments.

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Here is an example of power-sharing. Which type of power-sharing do these represent? Who is sharing power with whom?

  • Russia’s two influential political parties, the Union of Right Forces and the liberal Yabloko movement agreed to unite their organisations into a strong right-wing coalition. They propose to have a common list of candidates in the next parliamentary elections.

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Here is an example of power-sharing. Which of the four types of power-sharing do these represent? Who is sharing power with whom? 

The government of Ontario state in Canada has agreed to a land claim settlement with the aboriginal community. The minister responsible for Native Affairs announced that the government will work with aboriginal people in a spirit of mutual respect and cooperation.

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Social Science DEMOCRATIC POLITICS-II Textbook of Political Science for Class X>Power-Sharing>Forms of Power-sharing> Q 4

Here is an example of power-sharing. Which of the four types of power-sharing do these represent? Who is sharing power with whom?

The Bombay High Court ordered the Maharashtra state government to immediately take action and improve living conditions for the 2000-odd children at seven children’s homes in Mumbai.

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Social Science DEMOCRATIC POLITICS-II Textbook of Political Science for Class X>Power-Sharing>Forms of Power-sharing> Q 5

In my school, the class monitor changes every month. Is that what you call a power-sharing arrangement?

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Recently some new laws were made in Russia giving more powers to its President. During the same time, the US president visited Russia. What according to this cartoon, is the relationship between democracy and concentration of power? Can you think of some other examples to illustrate the point being made here?

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Social Science DEMOCRATIC POLITICS-II Textbook of Political Science for Class X>Power-Sharing>Forms of Power-sharing> Q 7

What are the different forms of power-sharing in modern democracies? Give an example of each of these.