After reading this chapter, three students drew different conclusions. Which of these do you agree with and why? Give your reasons in about 50 words. Thomman − Power sharing is necessary only in societies which have religious, linguistic or ethnic divisions. Mathayi − Power sharing is suitable only for big countries that have regional divisons. Ouseph − Every society needs some form of power sharing even if it is small or does not have social divisions.

The conclusion drawn by Ouseph is correct. Every societies needs some form of power sharing even if it is small or does not have social divisions because power sharing leads to efficiency. In a democracy, all the people must be consulted directly or indirectly. If power is shared, then there will be less disobedience to laws and policies of the government. People will feel that they are a party to the decision making process and other activities of the government. Power sharing is valuable and it should become a norm for all the societies.