Explain the vertical division of power. Give examples.

Vertical division of power: Under this, power is shared among governments at different levels. Separate governments at different levels are chosen by the people just like a general government for the entire country and local governments at the provincial or regional levels. The central government is usually called a Federal government.

Example:

In India, there are three levels of the government:

(i) For the entire country: Central Government/ Union Government.

(ii) At the provincial level: State Governments.

(iii) At the local level (i.e., rural and urban): Local self-governments like Panchayats and municipal councils.