Power sharing is important for democracy because of the following reasons:1) Power sharing among the different organs of the Govt. (i.e. Horizontal distribution of power):In this form of power sharing, power is assigned by the Constitution among different organs of the Govt. such as,i) Legislatureii) Executive andiii) JudiciaryThis type of distribution ensures separation of power among the organs at the same level, so that none of the organs can exercise unlimited powers. 2) Power sharing among Governments at different levels (Vertical distribution of power):In this form of power sharing, power is shared at different levels of the Governments.The overall governing body is known as 'Union govt.' or 'Federal govt.' and govt. at the constituent units is known as State govt. The third or the lowest level govt. Eg. Municipalities and Panchayats in India.3) Power sharing among political parties, pressure groups and movements:In a democracy, power is also shared among diff. political parties, pressure group and movements. Democracy provides people to freely elect their leader/rulers.4) Power sharing among different social groups:Ina democracy, especially, in multi ethnic society, power is also shared among different social groups such as Religious and Linguistic group.

Power sharing is important because it reduces the conflict between the opposition. It helps in maintaining political stability. Power sharing is the very spirit of democracy. Through power sharing people take direct participation in the system. It allows minorities a fair share in power. It makes sure that no any government can rule for longer period of time.

Power sharing is important because it reduces the conflict between the opposition. It helps in maintaining political stability. Power sharing is the very spirit of democracy.