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Social Science · 2023 · 3 marks
CBSE 2023 · Region 6 · Set 1 · Q28
"In modern democracies, power sharing arrangements can take many forms. "Explain the statement.
"In modern democracies, power sharing arrangements can take many forms. "Explain the statement.
Marking-scheme solution
(i) Horizontal distribution of power – Power is shared among different organs of government, such as the legislature, executive and judiciary.
(ii) Vertical distribution of power – Power can be shared among governments at different levels – general government for entire country and governments at the provincial or regional level.
(iii) Power sharing among social groups – Power many also be shared among different social groups, such as the religious and linguistic groups.
(iv) Power sharing arrangements among political parties, pressure groups and movements.
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