How is the idea of power sharing emerged? Explain different forms that have common arrangements of power sharing.

 

Q: How is the idea of power sharing emerged? Explain different forms that have common arrangements of power sharing.

Ans: The idea of power sharing has emerged in opposition to the notions of undivided political power.

Different forms having common arrangements of Power sharing:

1. Power is shared among different organs of government such as the Legislature, Executive and Judiciary.

2. Powers can be shared among governments at different levels ie., at National and Provincial or regional levels.

3. Power shared among different social groups such as religious and linguistic groups.

4. Power sharing arrangements in the way political parties, pressure groups and movements control or influence those in power.