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Power sharing is the distribution of power among different groups and levels of government, essential for democracy to prevent conflict and ensure stability. It can take various forms, including horizontal sharing among government organs and vertical sharing among different levels of government. The document highlights examples from Belgium and Sri Lanka to illustrate the importance of power sharing in maintaining peace and unity in diverse societies.

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Power sharing is the distribution of power among different groups and levels of government, essential for democracy to prevent conflict and ensure stability. It can take various forms, including horizontal sharing among government organs and vertical sharing among different levels of government. The document highlights examples from Belgium and Sri Lanka to illustrate the importance of power sharing in maintaining peace and unity in diverse societies.

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Power Sharing - Class 10 Civics Notes & Quiz

Chapter Notes: Power Sharing (Class 10 Civics)

What is Power Sharing?

- Distribution of power among different groups, institutions, and levels of government.

- Essential in a democracy to avoid concentration of power.

Why Power Sharing is Important:

- Prevents conflicts and violence.

- Ensures stability in society.

- Promotes trust and unity.

- Strengthens democracy.

Forms of Power Sharing:

1. Among different organs - Legislature, Executive, Judiciary (Horizontal).

2. Among different levels of government - Central, State, Local (Vertical).

3. Among different social groups - linguistic, religious, ethnic.

4. Among political parties, pressure groups, and movements.

Power Sharing in Belgium:

- Dutch (59%), French (40%), German (1%).

- Equal representation of Dutch and French in central government.

- Separate governments for different communities.

- Community Government handles culture, language, education.

Power Sharing in Sri Lanka:

- Sinhalese (74%), Tamils (18%).

- Majoritarianism practiced - Sinhala made official language.

- Tamils discriminated against -> led to civil war.

- No power sharing = instability.


Power Sharing - Class 10 Civics Notes & Quiz

Horizontal vs Vertical Power Sharing:

Horizontal: Among organs (Legislature, Executive, Judiciary).

Vertical: Among levels (Central, State, Local Government).

Majoritarianism:

- Rule by the majority community.

- Disregards minorities' rights.

- Leads to unrest (e.g., Sri Lanka).

Key Takeaway:

Power sharing helps maintain peace, unity, and democracy in diverse societies.

Quick Quiz: Power Sharing

Q1. What is power sharing?

-> Distribution of power among different levels and organs of government.

Q2. Name the four forms of power sharing.

-> Among organs, levels of government, social groups, political parties.

Q3. How did Belgium avoid conflict?

-> Through inclusive power-sharing arrangements.

Q4. What was the result of majoritarianism in Sri Lanka?

-> Civil war and Tamil alienation.

Q5. Which type of power sharing is between central and state governments?

-> Vertical power sharing.

Q6. What is the role of community government in Belgium?


Power Sharing - Class 10 Civics Notes & Quiz

-> Manages culture, language, and education.

Q7. Which language was declared official in Sri Lanka in 1956?

-> Sinhala.

Q8. What is the key difference between horizontal and vertical power sharing?

-> Horizontal = among organs; Vertical = among levels.

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