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Which of the following statements is/are correct about different forms of power-sharing in modern democracies? 1. The power-sharing among different organs of government such as the legislature, the executive, and the Judiciary is termed as the Federal division of power. 2. The horizontal division of power is among governments at different levels such as Union, state, and regional levels.

Which of the following statements is/are correct about different forms of power-sharing in modern democracies? 1. The power-sharing among different organs of government such as the legislature, the executive, and the Judiciary is termed as the Federal division of power. 2. The horizontal division of power is among governments at different levels such as Union, state, and regional levels. Correct Answer Neither 1 nor 2

The correct answer is Neither 1 nor 2.

Key Points

  • Horizontal distribution of power is shared among different organs of government such as the legislature, the executive, and the judiciary. Hence statement 2 is not correct.
  • There are checks and balances to avoid misuse and overreach of power.
  • The federal division of power is among the governments at different levels like a national government for the country, state governments, and regional governments. Hence statement 1 is not correct.
  • In community government power is shared among different social groups: religious and linguistic groups like in Belgium.  
  • Power is shared between political parties, pressure groups, and movements.  
  • Competition in power-sharing ensures that power does not remain in one hand.
  • It is shared among different political parties that represent different ideologies as well as social groups.
  • Power is shared by two or more political parties in a coalition government.
  • The constitution of India ensures power-sharing at all levels.

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Statement : The Central Government has directed the State Governments to reduce government expenditure in view of the serious resource crunch and it may not be able to sanction any additional grant to the states for the next six months.

Assumptions :
I. The State Governments are totally dependent on Central Government for its expenditures.
II. The Central Government has reviewed the expenditure account of the State Government.
III. The State Governments will abide by the directive.
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Consider the following statements:
The analysis of the Article 73 of the Constitution of India which deals with the extent of executive power of the Union, discloses that:
1. The executive power of the Union extends to all matters with respect to which the Parliament has the power to make laws
2. For the exercise of the said executive power it is not necessary that the Parliamentary law must be in existence
3. The Government of India may also exercise such authority available under any treaty
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