Why is power sharing desirable? Explain a three forms of powers sharing in modern democracies with example.

To reduce the possibility of conflicts between different social groups and ensure political stability power sharing is desirable.
Different forms of power sharing are as under.
• Horizontal distribution of power is shared among different organs of government such as Executive, Legislature and Judiciary.
• Vertical distribution of power.
Power can be shared among governments at different levels such as central Govt; state Govt. and Local Govt.
• Power may also be shared among different social groups. Ex. Religious and linguistic groups, community government in Belgium etc.
• Power sharing arrangements can also be seen in the way political parties, pressure groups and movements control or influence those in power.