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Unit 3 Ch 1 : Power-sharing — Social Studies STD 10 — Question

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Name one prudential reason for power sharing?

  • A
    Power sharing is the very spirit of democracy.
  • B
    People have a right to be consulted on how they are to be governed.
  • C
    Citizens, through participation, acquire a stake in the system.
  • D
    Power sharing is good because it helps to reduce the possibility of conflict between social groups.
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Answer

  1. Power sharing is good because it helps to reduce the possibility of conflict between social groups.

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