Mind Map of Chapter: Power Sharing

I. Introduction
- Explanation of power sharing
- Importance of power sharing in a democracy

II. Forms of Power Sharing
- Horizontal power sharing: Power sharing among different organs of government
- Vertical power sharing: Power sharing among governments at different levels
- Community government: Power sharing among different communities
- Power sharing between political parties and pressure groups

III. Why Power Sharing is Desirable?
- Reduces conflict
- Accommodates diverse groups
- Ensures stability and strengthens democracy
- Encourages people to respect each other's differences

IV. Power Sharing in Belgium
- Introduction to Belgium's power sharing model
- Explanation of the three communities and three regions in Belgium
- Advantages and disadvantages of the Belgian model

V. Power Sharing in Sri Lanka
- Background of the ethnic conflict in Sri Lanka
- Explanation of the power sharing model implemented in Sri Lanka
- Advantages and disadvantages of the Sri Lankan model

VI. Major Outcomes of Power Sharing in Belgium and Sri Lanka
- Positive outcomes of power sharing in Belgium
- Negative outcomes of power sharing in Sri Lanka
- Lessons that can be learned from both models

VII. Power Sharing in India
- Introduction to India's power sharing model
- Explanation of the federal structure and the role of states in India
- The three-tier system of Panchayati Raj in India

VIII. Power Sharing and Democracy
- The relationship between power sharing and democracy
- Importance of power sharing in a democratic society
- The role of citizens in promoting power sharing

IX. Conclusion
- Recap of the importance of power sharing
- The need for continuous evaluation and improvement of power sharing models
- Final thoughts on the topic.