CBSE 2025 · Region 1 · Set 3 · Q27 · 3 marks
"Political power cannot be divided." Analyse suitable arguments against the statement.
Marking-scheme solution
(i) Power sharing is the essence of democracy.
(ii) One basic principle of democracy is that people are the source of all political power.
(iii) Undivided political power means dictatorship or totalitarianism which is absolutely against the principles of democracy.
(iv) Division or decentralization of power brings accountability and responsiveness.
(v) Divided power ensures checks and balances.
(vi) Division of power brings transparency in governance.
(vii) In a democracy, people rule themselves through the institutions of self government.
(viii) Division and sharing of power is valuable and legitimate.
(ix) In a good democratic government , due respect is given to diverse groups and views that exist in a society.
(x) Everone has a voice in the shaping of public policies.
(xi) Divided power improves the quality of decision making and dignity of individuals.
(xii)
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