Horizontal and vertical distribution of powers

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Horizontal and Vertical distribution of powers

Teun, Victor and Ilyaz

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Vertical Power Distribution

Vertical power-sharing is division of power along different levels of government

So, some levels have more power then other levels.

There is a central power which controls the sub powers and thus has the most power.

Horizontal power distribution

Division of power over organs of the government which are equal.

So, all the organs have the same amount of power.

All organs are independent and checks the other organs.

Vertical division of Powers

All the organs work at different level but for the same purpose.

The power of the central government is the highest and local government is the lowest.

Horizontal division of powers

All the organs work at the same level but for a different purpose.

So no organ has absolute or unlimited powers.

Vertical or Horizontal Distrubution of Power?

Quiz

In India they have an Indian , central, state and a local self government this is an example of:

1. Horizontal
2. Vertical

In The Netherlands we have different ministries. Where is this an example of?

1. Horizontal
2. Vertical

The power division in this classroom is an example of:

1. Horizontal
2. Vertical

Now you have heard this, which distribution of power would you prefer?

1. Vertical distribution
2. Horizontal distribution

Final assignment: Debate

Form 2 groups: 1 which prefers vertical distribution of powers and 1 which prefers horizontal distribution of powers.

Try to come up with as many arguments as you can. You have 5 minutes and at the end you can tell in 1 minute why your distribution of power is the best.

End