Which of these is a prudential reason for power sharing?
AIt reduces the chances of conflict between social groups
BIt is morally fair in general usage
CIt is the spirit of democracy
DIt honours human dignity in general usage
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: A. It reduces the chances of conflict between social groups
1. Prudential reasons focus on practical benefits.
2. Sharing power lowers tension between groups.
3. Lower tension means lower risk of civil unrest.
4. Moral reasons focus on rightness rather than utility.
5. So 'reduces chances of conflict' is the prudential reason.
_Source: syllabus Democratic Politics II Ch 1 'Power Sharing'_
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