Grade 10 Social Science - Political Science- ch- 1 -Power Sharing Power sharing is technique to share the power at different levels. It is an idea inculcated in democracy so that the power is not concentrated at one hand only and that different forms can keep a check on each other. India is an example of 'holding together' federations, where the power is shared between central government and different constituent states.

1. Grade- 10- social
science
civics-chapter-1-
Power SharingPrepared By: Navya Rai
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2. Meaning
Power sharing is technique to share the power at
different levels. It is an idea inculcated in
democracy so that the power is not concentrated
at one hand only and that different forms can
keep a check on each other.
India is an example of 'holding together'
federations, where the power is shared between
central government and different constituent
states.
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3. SIZE AND POPULATION-
a) A small country in
Europe.
b) As much as the state of
Haryana.
c) Have population of 1
Crore.
d) Borders with France,
Netherlands, Germany
and Luxembourg.
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4. ETHNIC COMPOSITION-
a) 59% speak Dutch and live
in the Flemish region.
b) 40% speak French and
live in the Wallonia Region.
c) 1% speak German
DUTCH 59%
FRENCH 40%
GERMAN 1%
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5. • Capital city of Belgium.
• Has entirely different ethnic
composition than the country:-
a) 80% in the capital speak
French they are minority in
the country.
b) 20% in the capital speak
Dutch.
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6. Brussels-
Capital region
- Dutch were
Minority
Flemish- 59%
-Dutch-
Speaking region.
Wallonia-
40% - French –
Rich & Powerful
German – 1 %
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7. Equal number of Ministers from Dutch and French
speaking areas in the Central Govt.
No single community can make decisions unilaterally
Transfer of power from the centre to the state. State govt.
will not be a subordinate to the centre.
Separate govt. in Brussels with equal representation for the
French and the Dutch.
Formation of COMMUNITY Govt elected by the people
belonging to one language community Dutch, French and
German wherever they live. This has power regarding
Culture, education and language related issues.Navya Rai

8. SIZE AND POPULATION
a. An island nation in South
Asia.
b. A few kilometers off the
southern coast of Tamil
Nadu.
c. Population of 2 Crore,
almost
equal to as in Haryana.
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9. ETHNIC
COMPOSITION
TAMIL-
SPEAKERS
(18%)
INDIAN
TAMILS (5%)
SRI LANKAN
TAMILS (13%)
CHRISTIANS
(7%)
SINHALA-
SPEAKERS
(74%)
BUDDHISHTS
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10. Sri Lankan
Tamils- Occupy
N & E – Hindus
& Muslims
Sinhalese-
74% -
Buddhist -
Indian Tamils-
Hindus &
Muslims
Tamils –
18%
Muslims-
1%
Both Sinhalese
& Tamil 7% -
Christian
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11. In 1948, Sri Lanka became
independent. A number of laws were
made to establish Sinhala's supremacy:
In 1956 an Act was passed which
recognized Sinhala as the only official
language of Si Lanka; thus, disregarding
Tamil.
Sinhala speakers were preferred
both for university positions and
Government jobs.
Constitution was amended to
protect and foster Buddhism
Language.
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12.  Tamils felt isolated.
They felt that none of the
political party led by Buddhist
Sinhala leaders were sensitive
to their culture and region.
They felt that the
constitution and government
are denying them from equal
rights.
Discriminated against getting
jobs & other opportunities.
Their interest was ignored.
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13. Why is Power Sharing desirable in a
Democracy ?
Prudential
1. Reduces conflicts
between social groups.
2. Stability of political
order.
3. Better outcome.
Moral
1. It is the spirit of
democracy.
2. People have the right
to be consulted for
governing practices.
3. Power sharing is
valuable.
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14. 1. Power is shared among different organs
of the government
2. Power is shared among government at
different levels
3. Power is shared among different social
groups
4. Power is also shared among political
parties, pressure groups and movements
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15. Legislature, executive and judiciary keep a check on each
other. This results in balance of power among various
institutions.
This arrangement is also called a system of check and
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16. Central
Government
State
Government
Local
Government
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17. • Under this arrangement
government and administration
gives space to the diverse social
groups.
1
• In this way minority communities
get a fare share in power.
2
3. Power sharing among different social
groups
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18. In case no party gets
majority then two or
more parties form an
alliance to come to
power and form
coalition government.
power.
In democracy
different parties
compete to
come to power.
4. Power sharing among
political parties, pressure
groups and movements
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