This document discusses different forms of power sharing in government. It describes power sharing as a system that provides all major community segments a share of government. There are several forms of power sharing, including horizontal power sharing among the different organs of government like the legislature, executive, and judiciary based on checks and balances. Vertical power sharing occurs among different levels of government, like federal systems. Power is also shared among different social communities and religious or minority groups to maintain peace and give all citizens a voice. Finally, power sharing occurs among political parties, pressure groups, and social movements to foster more effective governance.