When power is shared horizontally in the government, it means that power is shared between which of the following?

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Central government, state government & local bodies

Legislature, executive & judiciary

Among different social groups

Among different pressure groups

answer is B.

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When power is distributed horizontally in the government, it means that power is shared between the legislature, executive & judiciary.
The legislature, executive and judiciary form the organs of the government. It is known as horizontal distribution of power as it allows different organs of government placed at the same level to exercise different powers. The legislature makes the laws, the executive implements the laws, and the judiciary ensures that the laws are constitutionally valid and they also uphold justice. Each organ can hold the other accountable for its actions, thus creating a system of checks and balances.

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