vertical power sharing

Vertical power sharing involves distributing political authority among different levels of government, such as central, state, and local tiers. This arrangement grants each level a degree of autonomy to manage specific responsibilities. For instance, in India, the central government handles defense and foreign affairs, state governments oversee public order and agriculture, and local governments manage community services like sanitation. Similar systems are found in countries like Canada, Switzerland, and the United States. This form of power distribution aims to prevent the concentration of power and promote inclusive governance.12