MCQs:

1. Which of the following is NOT a form of power-sharing?

   – A) Horizontal power-sharing

   – B) Vertical power-sharing

   – C) Diagonal power-sharing

   – D) Community-based power-sharing

2. In horizontal power-sharing, power is shared among:

   – A) Different levels of government

   – B) Social groups

   – C) Different organs of government

   – D) Political parties

3. Vertical power-sharing refers to:

   – A) Power-sharing among various social groups

   – B) Power-sharing among government levels like central, state, and local

   – C) Power-sharing among judiciary, legislature, and executive

   – D) Power-sharing within a political party

4. Community government is an example of power-sharing practiced in:

   – A) India

   – B) Belgium

   – C) USA

   – D) China

Answers and Explanations:

1. C) Diagonal power-sharing – This term is not associated with recognized forms of power-sharing.

2. C) Different organs of government – Horizontal power-sharing distributes power among legislature, executive, and judiciary.

3. B) Power-sharing among government levels like central, state, and local – Vertical power-sharing refers to the distribution of power at different government levels.

4. B) Belgium – Belgium practices community government as part of its power-sharing model.