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Which of the following statements would MOST LIKELY be made by someone who agrees with the moral reasons in favor of power-sharing?
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Power sharing ignores the importance of individual rights.
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Power sharing is the very spirit of democracy.
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Power sharing helps to reduce the possibility of conflict between social groups.
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Power sharing will bring out better outcomes.
Answer:
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So, the correct answer is option (B): Power sharing is the very spirit of democracy
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Power sharing ignores the importance of individual rights
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contradicts the moral reasons
for power sharing, as individual rights are often protected and enhanced by power sharing. People have a right to be consulted on how they are to be governed.
So, this is incorrect.
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Power sharing is the very spirit of democracy
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reflects
the
core moral reason
for power-sharing. A democratic rule involves sharing power with those affected by its exercise, and who have to live with its effects. A legitimate democratic government is one where citizens have a stake in the system and are consulted on how they will be governed, which is achieved through power sharing.
So, this is correct.
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Power sharing helps to reduce the possibility of conflict between social groups
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prudential reason for power sharing
rather than a moral reason. Since social conflict often leads to violence and political instability, power sharing is a good way to ensure the stability of the political order.
So, this is incorrect.
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Power sharing will bring out better outcomes
-It is a
prudential reason for power sharing
rather than a moral reason. It focuses on the practical benefits or outcomes of power-sharing, such as bringing out better outcomes. It suggests that power-sharing is good because it can help to prevent conflict, which in turn leads to greater stability and better outcomes for society as a whole.
So, this is incorrect.
Thus, the correct answer is option (B): Power sharing is the very spirit of democracy
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