What do you mean by coalition government?

Power shared among different organs of government.

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Power shared among governments at different levels.

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Power shared by different social groups.

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Power shared by two or more political parties.

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Solution

The correct option is D Power shared by two or more political parties.
A coalition government is a form of government in which two or more political parties share power. The usual reason for such an arrangement is that no single party has achieved an absolute majority after an election.

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A. Power shared among different organs of the government	I Community government
B. Power shared among governments at different levels	II Separation of powers
C. Power shared by different social groups	III Coalition government
D. Power shared by two or more political parties	IV Federal government

	Column I		Column II
A.	Power shared among different organs of government.	I.	Community government
B.	Power shared among governments at different levels.	II.	Separation of powers
C.	Power shared by different social groups.	III.	Coalition government
D.	Power shared by two or more political parties.	IV.	Federal government

Match list I (forms of power sharing) with List II (forms of government) and select the correct answer using the codes given below in the lists:

	List I		List II
1.	Power shared among different organs of government	Α.	Community government
2.	Power shared among governments at different levels	Β.	Separation of powers
3.	Power shared by different social groups	C.	Coalition government
4.	Power shared by two or more political parties	D.	Federal government

	List I		List II
1	Power shared among different organs of government	A	Community government
2	Power shared among governments at different levels	B	Separation of powers
3	Power shared by different social groups	C	Coalition government
4	Power shared by two or more political parties	D	Federal government

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