Question

Power is shared among different organs of government, such as the legislature, executive and judiciary. This system of power sharing can also be termed as ___________________.
A. Unitary form of Government
B. Horizontal distribution of power
C. Vertical division of power
D. Community Government

Answer 1

Hint: It assures that no organ practices unlimited power.
The different organs of government under this type of power arrangement are placed at the same level and exercise different powers.
For example, the division of power between the Council of Ministers led by the Indian Prime Minister, the Parliament of India and the Indian Supreme Court.

Complete answer:
The unitary form of government is one in which all forms of power are held by the central government, but that government can still be elected by the people. Hence, a unitary government can also be democratic. For example, in Sri Lanka, the national government has all the power and authority. This option is incorrect.
Horizontal distribution implies branching out of resources and confronting or developing numerous copies of whatever you are handling with. In democracy, power is shared among different organs of government i.e. legislature, executive and judiciary. This is known as horizontal distribution of power. This option is correct.
Vertical division of power is the one in which the local government will function under the union or the state government and the state government will function under the union government. For example, Federalism. This option is incorrect.
A community government is various social groups required to work together for the advantage of the common masses without undermining any one community. Such a government prevails in Belgium. This option is incorrect.

Hence correct answer is option B.

Note:Separation of powers is a principle of constitutional law under which the three branches of government, that is, executive, legislative, and judicial are kept distinct.
The horizontal distribution of power is also known as the system of 'checks and balances'.
The separation of powers is a significant feature of the safety of human rights since it permits a formal procedure for the actions of the Executive and the Legislature to be questioned in the courts.