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What is the difference between Horizontal and Vertical distribution of power? Mention any two advantages of Horizontal distribution.
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Horizontal Distribution of Power |
Vertical Distribution of Power |
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When the power is distributed among different organs of the govt , i.e., the legislature, and the executive, and the judiciary , it is called the Horizontal Distribution of Power. |
When the power is distributed among governments at different levels , like union, state, and local levels of government, i.e., the involves higher and lower levels of the government, it is called the Vertical Distribution of Power. |
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In the horizontal division of power, different organs of government exercise different powers . This is a concept of separation of powers . |
In the vertical division of power, the constitution clearly lays down the power of different levels of the government. |
| 3. | Horizontal distribution specifies the concept of checks and balances in order to check the exercise of unlimited powers of the organs. |
There is no concept of checks and balances because the constitution clearly gives powers from the higher level to the lower level. |
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