Question

Power-sharing between governments at different levels like central government, state government and local self-government is called __________.
A. Vertical power-sharing
B. Horizontal power-sharing
C. Circular power-sharing
D. None of these

Answer 1

Hint: Power-sharing is an important aspect of any democracy. It is best seen in democracy because of features like federalism.

Complete answer: The government has three major organs namely, legislature, executive and judiciary. Horizontal power-sharing refers to the distribution of the power between these different organs of the government. On the other hand, vertical power-sharing refers to the distribution of power between different levels of the government. This division specifies the centre level and state level distinctions. Therefore, for the distribution of power between centre and state, the Indian constitution renders various types of list. There are three types of list. The Central government can make laws on subjects mentioned in the union list. The state government can work on the subjects enlisted in the state list. Union as well as the state government can formulate laws in the subjects mentioned in the concurrent list.
Therefore, option “A” is the correct answer.

Note: The concept of local self-government known in India also known as Panchayati Raj System was incorporated in the Constitution of India by the 42nd Constitutional Amendment.