There are many reason as to why power sharing is important in a democracy. The following are the two main sets in which the reasons can be broadly divided. Prudential reason:Power sharing helps to reduce the possibility of conflict between social groups. It is a good way to ensure the stability of political order as social conflict often leads to violence and political stability. Moral Reason: Power sharing is the very spirit of democracy. The concept of democracy is a system of government of the people, by the people and for the people, which emphasizes on distribution of power among people. It involves sharing powers with those affected by its exercise and who have to live its effects, so that the people would be consulted on how they are to be governed.