10th Class Social Science Chapter – 1: Power-sharing – PDF Free Download

At Ramsetu, we aim to provide educational resources that make learning engaging and comprehensive. Chapter 1 of the 10th Class Social Science (Political Science) textbook, “Power-sharing,” covers the significance, mechanisms, and importance of power-sharing in a democracy. This chapter helps students understand how different forms of power-sharing contribute to the stability and unity of a nation.

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Chapter Insights:

• Summary of “Power-sharing”
• Explanation of key concepts and principles
• Detailed examples and exercises
• Real-life applications of power-sharing mechanisms

Key Concepts and Definitions:

• Power-sharing: The distribution of power among different organs of government, social groups, and political parties.
• Federalism: A system of government in which power is divided between a central authority and various constituent units.
• Coalition Government: A government formed by multiple political parties who must compromise on policies.

Chapter Content:

• Summary of “Power-sharing”:
  • Introduction to power-sharing and its importance in a democracy.
  • Various forms of power-sharing.
  • Case studies of power-sharing in different countries.
  • Advantages and challenges of power-sharing.
• Key Concepts:
  • Forms of Power-sharing:
    • Horizontal Power-sharing: Power is shared among different organs of government, such as the legislature, executive, and judiciary.
    • Vertical Power-sharing: Power is divided among different levels of government, such as central, state, and local.
    • Social Power-sharing: Power is shared among different social groups, such as religious and linguistic groups.
    • Political Power-sharing: Power is shared among different political parties and pressure groups.
  • Federalism:
    • Definition: A system where power is divided between a central authority and various constituent units of the country.
    • Examples: India, the United States, Belgium.
  • Coalition Government:
    • Definition: A government formed by the alliance of two or more political parties.
    • Significance: Promotes consensus and reduces the dominance of any single party.
• Principles and Properties:
  • Decentralization: The distribution of administrative powers or functions from a central authority to local units.
  • Checks and Balances: A system that ensures no single branch of government becomes too powerful.
  • Inclusive Governance: Ensuring representation and participation of diverse groups in governance.
• Applications:
  • Real-life examples of successful power-sharing models.
  • The role of power-sharing in maintaining unity in diverse societies.
  • Impact of power-sharing on political stability and social harmony.
  • Strategies for effective implementation of power-sharing mechanisms.

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