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CBSE2026Class Class 10 · Political Science4 Marks · Long✅ Verified
Read the given source carefully and answer the questions that follow. FORMS OF POWER SHARING: The idea of power sharing has emerged in opposition to the notions of undivided political power. For a long time, it was believed that all power of a government must reside in one person or group of persons located at one place. It was felt that if the power to decide is dispersed, it would not be possible to take quick decisions and to enforce them. But these notions have changed with the emergence of democracy. One basic principle of democracy is that people are the source of all political power. In a democracy, people rule themselves through institutions of self-government. In a good democratic government, due respect is given to diverse groups and views that exist in a society. Everyone has a voice in the shaping of public policies. Therefore, it follows that in a democracy, political power should be distributed among as many citizens as possible. (27.1) Why should all the powers of the government not be in the hands of one person? (1) (27.2) Why is power sharing necessary? (1) (27.3) How does governing through institutions of self-government strengthen democracy? Explain. (2)
✅ Answer & Solution
(27.1) Why not one person (1 mark): Because in a democracy the people are the source of all political power; if all powers rest with one person, the diverse groups and views existing in society would get no respect, citizens would have no voice in shaping public policies, and the concentrated power could easily be misused, leading to autocracy. (27.2) Necessity of power sharing (1 mark): Power sharing is necessary so that political power is distributed among as many citizens as possible; it gives due respect to all social groups, reduces the possibility of conflict between them, and gives legitimacy and stability to the government. (27.3) Institutions of self-government (2 marks): (i) Through such institutions people rule themselves, which is the very spirit of democracy; (ii) The participation of ordinary citizens in decision making increases, and different groups, regions and communities get representation; (iii) Decisions taken reflect the wishes and needs of the people, so public policies become more acceptable and effective; (iv) Rulers become accountable to the people, which increases the legitimacy of the government and makes democracy stronger.
