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After reading this chapter, three students drew different conclusions. Which of these do you agree with and why? Give your reasons in about 50     words.                         (a) Thommam : Power sharing is necessary only in societies which have religious, linguistic or ethnic divisions. (b) Mathayi: Power sharing is suited only for big countries that have regional divisions. (c) Ouseph : Every society needs some form of power sharing even, if it is small or does not have social divisions.

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                We agree with Ouseph because every society needs power sharing even, if it is small or does not have social divisions. A democratic system of government ensures that the citizens acquire a stake in the system by active participation. It prevents conflict between different groups in society while promoting belongingness. It helps to maintain a balance of power among various institutions and helps check how this power is exercised. People will be more satisfied when they have a say in the functioning and decision-making process in the system.