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| Power-sharing arrangements can also be seen in the way political parties, pressure groups, and movements control or influence those in power. In a democracy, the citizens must have the freedom to choose among various contenders for power. In contemporary democracies, this takes the form of competition among different parties. Such competition ensures that power does not remain in one hand. In the long run, power is shared among 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, we find interest groups such as those of traders, businessmen, industrialists, farmers, and industrial workers. They also will have a share in governmental power, either through participation in governmental committees or by bringing influencing the decision-making process. |
- ‘Power sharing is an essential component of democracy.’ Give one example to prove the statement.
- How is alliance building an example of power-sharing?
- How do Political parties, pressure groups, and movements help in controlling or influencing those who are in power?
Concept: Forms of Power-sharing
"In modern democracies, power sharing arrangements can take many forms." Explain the statement.
Concept: Forms of Power-sharing
Explain any three steps taken by the Belgium government to accommodate regional differences.
Concept: Accommodation in Belgium
When many countries of Europe came together to form the European Union, ______ was chosen as its headquarters.
Concept: Accommodation in Belgium
Which of the following statements accurately distinguishes between Majoritarianism and Power sharing?
Concept: Forms of Power-sharing
You are a citizen of a country that has a democratic form of government. You want to ensure that the system of power-sharing in your country is effective and that no one branch of government has absolute power.
Which of the following measures would best meet this goal?
Concept: Forms of Power-sharing
Study the map thoroughly and mention the languages that are dominantly present in Belgium.
Concept: Belgium and Sri Lanka: A Comparative Study of Ethnic Diversity
What is the main difference between a federal form of government and a unitary one? Explain with an example.
Concept: Decentralisation in India
Describe the importance of a third-tier of government in a vast country like India.
Concept: Concept of Federalism
Which one of the following subjects comes under the legislation of the Centre and State in India?
Concept: India as a Federal Country
Mention any two reasons to state that India is a federal country.
Concept: India as a Federal Country
The Indian constitution provides 3 lists to distribute the legislative power. State any two subjects that are included in the union list. In which list the subject “Education” is included and why?
Concept: India as a Federal Country
“Education” falls under which one of the following lists given in the Indian Constitution?
Concept: India as a Federal Country
Read the arguments given the favour of power sharing and choose the correct option.
- Reduce the likelihood of bias.
- Barricades the decision-making process
- Accommodates diversities
- Increases the participation of people in power
Concept: Practice of Federalism in India
Examine the role of the Supreme Court in the Federal System of India in two points.
Concept: Concept of Federalism
Examine the role of the Constitution in the Federal System of India in two points.
Concept: Concept of Federalism
“Sharing of power between the Union Government and State Governments is basic to the structure of our Constitution.” Support the statement.
Concept: India as a Federal Country
Describe any five features of secularism in India.
Concept: Religion, Communalism and Politics
Describe any five features of 'caste in politics' in India.
Concept: Caste and Politics
Which one of the following religions was protected and fostered by Sri Lankans in their constitution?
Concept: Religion, Communalism and Politics
