CBSE 2026 · Region 1 · Set 3 · Q28

Read the given source carefully and answer the questions that follow : POWER SHARING 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 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 bringing influence on the decision-making process. $\displaystyle 28.1$ How do pressure groups influence the government ? $\displaystyle 28.2$ How do social groups benefit from power sharing ? $\displaystyle 28.3$ Explain the contributions of citizens in the power sharing process ?