alleryWhich is NOT a reason why power sharing is desirable in a democracy?
AIt avoids conflict between social groups
BIt is the spirit of democracy
CIt gives different groups a stake in the system
DIt always increases administrative cost
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: D. It always increases administrative cost
1. Power sharing has two main justifications: prudential and moral.
2. Prudential reasons include reduced conflict and stability.
3. Moral reasons relate to the very spirit of democracy.
4. Higher administrative cost is sometimes mentioned as a drawback but is NOT a reason it is desirable.
5. So the option that is not a reason is the cost claim.
_Source: syllabus Democratic Politics II Ch 1 'Power Sharing'_
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