In democratic countries power is shared among different organs of the govt. such as legislature executive and judiciary. i. These organs are placed at the same level to exercise different powers. ii. None of the organs can exercise unlimited power. Each organ check the others. This results in a balaRead more
In democratic countries power is shared among different organs of the govt. such as legislature executive and judiciary.
i. These organs are placed at the same level to exercise different powers.
ii. None of the organs can exercise unlimited power. Each organ check the others. This results in a balance of power among various institutions for example. Even though ministers exercise power they are responsible to the parliament or state assemblies similarly.
iii. Judges are appointed by the executive they can check the functioning of executiveand legislature. This arrangement is called system of checks and balances.
Pressure groups and interest groups share power with the government indirectly. (i) Interest groups such as those of traders businessman industrialists farmers and industrial workers have a direct share in government power through participation in government committees. (ii) They also bring influencRead more
Pressure groups and interest groups share power with the government indirectly.
(i) Interest groups such as those of traders businessman industrialists farmers and industrial workers have a direct share in government power through participation in government committees.
(ii) They also bring influence on the decision making process of the govt.
We learnt following things from the example of Belgium and Srilanka: (i) In Belgium the leaders realised that the unity of the country is possible only by respecting the interests of different communities and religious. (ii) Such a realisation resulted in mutually acceptable arrangements for sharingRead more
We learnt following things from the example of Belgium and Srilanka:
(i) In Belgium the leaders realised that the unity of the country is possible only by respecting the interests of different communities and religious.
(ii) Such a realisation resulted in mutually acceptable arrangements for sharing power. It helped to avoid civic strife between two communities and a possible division of the country.
(iii) Srilankan example shows us that if a majority community wants to force it dominance over others and refused to share power, it can undermine the unity of the country.
The basic principles of power sharing are: (i) Government of different political parties i.e.a coalition Government. (ii) Protection of minority rights. (iii) Decentralisation of power. (iv) To avoid conflicts
The basic principles of power sharing are:
(i) Government of different political parties i.e.a coalition Government.
(ii) Protection of minority rights.
(iii) Decentralisation of power.
(iv) To avoid conflicts
(i) The Sri Lankan Tamils demanded the recognition of Tamil as an official language. (ii) They demanded regional autonomy and equality of opportunity in securing education and jobs. (iii) Through the formation of several organisations they demanded an independent Tamil Eelam (State) in the northernRead more
(i) The Sri Lankan Tamils demanded the recognition of Tamil as an official language.
(ii) They demanded regional autonomy and equality of opportunity in securing education and jobs. (iii) Through the formation of several organisations they demanded an independent Tamil Eelam (State) in the northern and eastern parts of Sri Lanka.
(iv) The Sri Lankan Tamils struggle for their demands by launching political organisation.
(i) The constitution prescribes that the number of Dutch and French speaking ministers shall be equal in central Government. Some special laws require the support of majority of numbers from each linguistic group. Thus, no single community can make decisions unilaterally. (ii) Many powers of centralRead more
(i) The constitution prescribes that the number of Dutch and French speaking ministers shall be equal in central Government. Some special laws require the support of majority of numbers from each linguistic group. Thus, no single community can make decisions unilaterally.
(ii) Many powers of central Government have been given to the state governments of the two regions of the country.
(iii) The capital of Belgium, Brussels has a separate government in which both the communities have equal representation.
Sharing of power makes a country more powerful and united because of the following reasons : * Power sharing ensures that all people have stake in government. * Power sharing ensures maximum participation. It upholds the concept of people's rule. * It ensures the political stability in democracy. *Read more
Sharing of power makes a country more powerful and united because of the following reasons :
* Power sharing ensures that all people have stake in government.
* Power sharing ensures maximum participation. It upholds the concept of people’s rule.
* It ensures the political stability in democracy.
* Power sharing accommodates diverse groups.
The leader of the Sinhala community dominated the government and adopted a series of majoritarian measures which resulted social tension. * Sri Lanka became independent in 1948. * In 1956 an Act was passed to recognise Sinhala as the only official language, disregarding Tamil. * Sinhala applicants wRead more
The leader of the Sinhala community dominated the government and adopted a series of majoritarian measures which resulted social tension.
* Sri Lanka became independent in 1948.
* In 1956 an Act was passed to recognise Sinhala as the only official language, disregarding Tamil.
* Sinhala applicants were favoured for university and government jobs.
*The constitution gives special protection to Buddhism.
* The leaders were insensitive to the language and culture of Tamils.
* Government policies deprieved them of equal political rights.
In Brussels, the capital of Belgium, the French speaking people are in majority. The power has been into the hands of French people for a longer period and benefitted them for economic development and education. The French speaking population was better read, more qualified and had access to more reRead more
In Brussels, the capital of Belgium, the French speaking people are in majority. The power has been into the hands of French people for a longer period and benefitted them for economic development and education. The French speaking population was better read, more qualified and had access to more resources than the native Dutch Population. The French were part of an aristocracy of trades man and thus were financially strong.
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 JudiciRead more
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.
What do you mean by system of the ‘Checks and balances’ in a democracy?
In democratic countries power is shared among different organs of the govt. such as legislature executive and judiciary. i. These organs are placed at the same level to exercise different powers. ii. None of the organs can exercise unlimited power. Each organ check the others. This results in a balaRead more
In democratic countries power is shared among different organs of the govt. such as legislature executive and judiciary.
See lessi. These organs are placed at the same level to exercise different powers.
ii. None of the organs can exercise unlimited power. Each organ check the others. This results in a balance of power among various institutions for example. Even though ministers exercise power they are responsible to the parliament or state assemblies similarly.
iii. Judges are appointed by the executive they can check the functioning of executiveand legislature. This arrangement is called system of checks and balances.
How do pressure groups and interest groups share power in democracy?
Pressure groups and interest groups share power with the government indirectly. (i) Interest groups such as those of traders businessman industrialists farmers and industrial workers have a direct share in government power through participation in government committees. (ii) They also bring influencRead more
Pressure groups and interest groups share power with the government indirectly.
See less(i) Interest groups such as those of traders businessman industrialists farmers and industrial workers have a direct share in government power through participation in government committees.
(ii) They also bring influence on the decision making process of the govt.
What do we learn from the two stories of Belgium and Srilanka?
We learnt following things from the example of Belgium and Srilanka: (i) In Belgium the leaders realised that the unity of the country is possible only by respecting the interests of different communities and religious. (ii) Such a realisation resulted in mutually acceptable arrangements for sharingRead more
We learnt following things from the example of Belgium and Srilanka:
See less(i) In Belgium the leaders realised that the unity of the country is possible only by respecting the interests of different communities and religious.
(ii) Such a realisation resulted in mutually acceptable arrangements for sharing power. It helped to avoid civic strife between two communities and a possible division of the country.
(iii) Srilankan example shows us that if a majority community wants to force it dominance over others and refused to share power, it can undermine the unity of the country.
Write down the basic principles of power-sharing.
The basic principles of power sharing are: (i) Government of different political parties i.e.a coalition Government. (ii) Protection of minority rights. (iii) Decentralisation of power. (iv) To avoid conflicts
The basic principles of power sharing are:
See less(i) Government of different political parties i.e.a coalition Government.
(ii) Protection of minority rights.
(iii) Decentralisation of power.
(iv) To avoid conflicts
Describe any three demands of the Srilanka Tamils. How did they struggle for their demands?
(i) The Sri Lankan Tamils demanded the recognition of Tamil as an official language. (ii) They demanded regional autonomy and equality of opportunity in securing education and jobs. (iii) Through the formation of several organisations they demanded an independent Tamil Eelam (State) in the northernRead more
(i) The Sri Lankan Tamils demanded the recognition of Tamil as an official language.
See less(ii) They demanded regional autonomy and equality of opportunity in securing education and jobs. (iii) Through the formation of several organisations they demanded an independent Tamil Eelam (State) in the northern and eastern parts of Sri Lanka.
(iv) The Sri Lankan Tamils struggle for their demands by launching political organisation.
Highlight any three measures adopted by the Belgium government to accomodate regional and cultural diversities.
(i) The constitution prescribes that the number of Dutch and French speaking ministers shall be equal in central Government. Some special laws require the support of majority of numbers from each linguistic group. Thus, no single community can make decisions unilaterally. (ii) Many powers of centralRead more
(i) The constitution prescribes that the number of Dutch and French speaking ministers shall be equal in central Government. Some special laws require the support of majority of numbers from each linguistic group. Thus, no single community can make decisions unilaterally.
See less(ii) Many powers of central Government have been given to the state governments of the two regions of the country.
(iii) The capital of Belgium, Brussels has a separate government in which both the communities have equal representation.
“Sharing of power makes a country more powerful and united”? Justify the statement.
Sharing of power makes a country more powerful and united because of the following reasons : * Power sharing ensures that all people have stake in government. * Power sharing ensures maximum participation. It upholds the concept of people's rule. * It ensures the political stability in democracy. *Read more
Sharing of power makes a country more powerful and united because of the following reasons :
See less* Power sharing ensures that all people have stake in government.
* Power sharing ensures maximum participation. It upholds the concept of people’s rule.
* It ensures the political stability in democracy.
* Power sharing accommodates diverse groups.
How majoritarianism resulted in social tension in Srilanka?
The leader of the Sinhala community dominated the government and adopted a series of majoritarian measures which resulted social tension. * Sri Lanka became independent in 1948. * In 1956 an Act was passed to recognise Sinhala as the only official language, disregarding Tamil. * Sinhala applicants wRead more
The leader of the Sinhala community dominated the government and adopted a series of majoritarian measures which resulted social tension.
See less* Sri Lanka became independent in 1948.
* In 1956 an Act was passed to recognise Sinhala as the only official language, disregarding Tamil.
* Sinhala applicants were favoured for university and government jobs.
*The constitution gives special protection to Buddhism.
* The leaders were insensitive to the language and culture of Tamils.
* Government policies deprieved them of equal political rights.
Why was the minority French speaking community relatively rich and powerful?
In Brussels, the capital of Belgium, the French speaking people are in majority. The power has been into the hands of French people for a longer period and benefitted them for economic development and education. The French speaking population was better read, more qualified and had access to more reRead more
In Brussels, the capital of Belgium, the French speaking people are in majority. The power has been into the hands of French people for a longer period and benefitted them for economic development and education. The French speaking population was better read, more qualified and had access to more resources than the native Dutch Population. The French were part of an aristocracy of trades man and thus were financially strong.
See lessWhy 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 JudiciRead more
To reduce the possibility of conflicts between different social groups and ensure political stability power sharing is desirable.
See lessDifferent 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.