The correct answer is Neither 1 nor 2. Key Points Horizontal distribution of power is shared among different organs of government such as the legislature, the executive, and the judiciary. Hence statement 2 is not correct. There are checks and balances to avoid misuse and overreach of power. The federal division of power is among the governments at different levels like a national government for the country, state governments, and regional governments. Hence statement 1 is not correct. In community government power is shared among different social groups: religious and linguistic groups like in Belgium. Power is shared between political parties, pressure groups, and movements. Competition in power-sharing ensures that power does not remain in one hand. It is shared among different political parties that represent different ideologies as well as social groups. Power is shared by two or more political parties in a coalition government. The constitution of India ensures power-sharing at all levels.