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1.

Fill in the blanks: 1. _______ is responsible to formulate laws and implement them. 2. _______ government is people’s government. 3. The organ of the government responsible to formulate laws is the _______. 4. _______ was the dictator of Germany 5. _______ advocated communism. 6. The principle of communism is that there should be only _______.

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1. Government 

2. Democratic 

3. Legislature 

4. Adolf Hitler 

5. Karl Marx 

6. Working class

2.

Which issues does the government face?

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Poverty, unemployment, literacy ratio, sex ratio, health, etc.

3.

Which problems does the government resolve?

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Economical and social.

4.

What will you do if the rules are not followed and injustice is done to you?

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Take the issue to the court and seek justice from the government.

5.

In which type of government is the leader chosen by the people?A) Monarchy B) Dictatorship C) Democracy D) King or queen

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(C) Democracy

6.

Which government respects the opinion of the people?

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The democratic type of government respects the opinion of the people.

7.

What is the chief task of the Governor?

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Administer the entire state.

8.

The place of origin of democracy is ……………. a) China b) India, c) Greece d) Rome

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Correct answer is c) Greece

9.

A: Monarch: Comes to power by election.B: Democracy: Form of government run by the people. A) Only A is correct B) Only B is correct C) Both A & B are correct D) Both A & B are wrong

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B) Only B is correct

10.

What are the differences between monarchy and democracy?

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MonarchyDemocracy
1) Ruling will be done by a king or queen.1) Ruling will be done by the representatives elected by the people.
2) A monarch comes into power by inheritance.2) Power can’t be inherited.
3) Powers will be with King only.3) People have rights.

11.

Who is a Governor?

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  • The Governor is to a state what the President is to a nation.
  • S/he is the first citizen of the state.
  • S/he is the Constitutional head of the executive body of the government.
  • S/he works as the representative of the President of the nation.
  • The administration of the entire state runs on his/her name.
12.

There are ……. organs of the government.(A) Two(B) Three(C) Four(D) Several

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Correct option is (B) Three

13.

Who has the right to make decisions in direct democracy? a) Men b) Women c) Representative d) All eligible voters

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Correct answer is d) All eligible voters.

14.

A: Direct Democracy: People participate in decision making through representatives. B: Indirect Democracy: People participate in decision making directly. A) Only A is correct B) Only B is correctC) Both A & B are correct D) Both A & B are wrong

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(D) Both A & B are wrong

15.

Direct democracy is followed in A) USAB) The kingdom of Saudi Arabia C) Switzerland D) Japan

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(C) Switzerland

16.

Choose the correct matching. 1) Democracy A) Executive body is formed from the legislature2) MonarchyB) A person who acts on behalf of another3) RepresentativeC) Executive body is not formed from the legislature4) Parliamentary systemD) Government formed by people5) Presidential systemE) Government with a monarch as headA) 1 – D, 2 – E, 3 – B, 4 – A, 5 – C B) 1 – C, 2 – B, 3 – D, 4 – A, 5 – E C) 1 – E, 2 – B, 3 – A, 4 – C, 5 – D D) 1 – B, 2 – C, 3 – D, 4 – A, 5 – E

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(A) 1 – D, 2 – E, 3 – B, 4 – A, 5 – C

17.

Who is the first citizen of the state?(A) Chief Minister(B) Mayor(C) Governor(D) Council of Ministers

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Correct option is (C) Governor

18.

A: In a direct democracy all changes have to be approved by the citizen. B: USA is an example of direct democracy. A) Only A is correct B) Only B is correct C) Both A & B are correct D) Both A & B are wrong

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A) Only A is correct

19.

Explain the organs of the government.

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  • The government has to perform various activities.
  • It is difficult for one body to perform all the activities.
  • Hence, the government has divided itself into three organs.
  • Each organ carries out a specific task.

The chief organs of the government are as follows:

1. Legislative: The organ of the government that frames acts or laws is called legislative.

2. Executive: The organ of the government that executes the laws formed by the legislative is called executive.

3. Judiciary: The organ of the government that imparts justice and punishes offenders who breach the law is called judiciary.

20.

What can a citizen do in case he feels that the laws were not executed properly?

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Raise voice against the breaching of laws and take the issue to the court.

21.

What is the importance of the government?orWhy is the government necessary?

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  • No country can work without a government.
  • A well established government is necessary to operate and manage a nation.

The following points explain the importance of the government:

(i) Make and execute laws and rules for all, without any discrimination or partiality.

(ii) Appoint officers, employees and police so that law can be formed and executed properly.

(iii) Make rules and arrangements and take decisions to control the nation.

(iv) Maintain peace, law and order in the country so as to take the nation on a path of progress and development.

22.

Write a note on law. OR Explain the importance of law.

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  • Government frames law.
  • Laws are framed according to the Constitution of the nation.
  • Nobody can make amendments in the law except government.
  • Similarly, the government has the power to execute law.
  • Law is the tool which helps the government in its functioning and management.
  • Law is important to maintain peace and order in the nation to protect the freedom of the citizens and take the nation on the path of progress.
  • It is impossible to run a nation without laws.
  • The government acts lawfully. It tries to see that laws are executed properly.
  • However, if someone feels that the laws were not executed properly, then the citizen can raise his/her voice and take the issue to the court.
  • The court gives decision after probing into the matter and investigating the case thoroughly.
  • Anybody who breaches the law is punished and/or fined.
23.

What is the importance of law?

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To maintain peace and order in the nation, protect the freedom of the citizens and take the nation on the path of progress.

24.

Write a note on government and the law.

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  • Government frames law.
  • Laws are framed according to the Constitution of the nation.
  • Nobody can make amendments in the law except government.
  • Similarly, the government has the power to execute law.
  • Law is the tool which helps the government in its functioning and management.
  • Law is important to maintain peace and order in the nation to protect the freedom of the citizens and take the nation on the path of progress.
  • It is impossible to run a nation without laws.
  • The government acts lawfully. It tries to see that laws are executed properly.
  • However, if someone feels that the laws were not executed properly, then the citizen can raise his/her voice and take the issue to the court.
  • The court gives decision after probing into the matter and investigating the case thoroughly.
  • Anybody who breaches the law is punished and/or fined.
25.

Write the meaning of dictatorial government?

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A government in which the power of the entire state is concentrated in one individual or with a group of individuals is known as Dictatorial Government.

26.

Who advocated the communist system of government?

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Karl Marx, the German philosopher.

27.

What is the basic responsibility of a Government?

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A government has the responsibility to formulate laws and implement them in order to ensure order and peace in the life of the citizens of the country.

28.

What is a government? What are the different types of government mentioned in this lesson?

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The group of people that controls and makes decisions for a country or a state is called the government. There are two types of government mentioned in this lesson.

They are: 

1. Monarchy and 

2. Democracy.

1. Monarchy: The type of government that was ruled by a king or queen is called Monarchy. A monarch comes to power by inheritance. Ex: Ashoka came into power after his father Bindu Sara. Citizens can have the rights and facilities depending on the monarch/king. 

2. Democracy: The type of government that was run by the people is called democracy. Here every citizen can cast vote. They participate in taking decisions directly or through their representatives. Power cannot be inherited.

29.

What is a government? What are the different types of governments?

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A Group of people that controls and makes decisions for a country or a state is called the government. Monarchy and democracy are the different types of government.

30.

Mention the types of Government?

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Types of Government: 

1. Democratic Government 

2. Dictatorial Government 

3. Communist Government

31.

What does the first reading of the bill include?

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Discussion of principles of bill.

32.

How many types of democracies are there? Explain.

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There are 2 types of democracies. 

They are :

1. Direct democracy 

2. Indirect democracy.

1. Direct Democracy: People directly participate in decision-making. For example Switzerland. The citizens of Switzerland gather at a place and take decisions or make laws. This system is possible in Switzerland as there is less population. 

2. Indirect Democracy (Representative Democracy): In this form of democracy, people participate in decision-making indirectly through their representatives. Due to a large population, most of the countries in the world including India are following indirect democracy.

33.

Which is the supreme government in India? What are its different names?

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National government i.e. Central government or Union government.

34.

Observe the world map and answer the following questions.1. Name any two countries that follow the Presidential system in Asia.2. Name any two countries that follow the Parliamentary system in Asia.3. Name any two countries that follow the Presidential system in Africa.4. Name any two countries that follow the Parliamentary system in Africa.5. Is there any country that follows the Presidential system in North America.

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1. Afghanistan, Indonesia.

2. India, Pakistan.

3. Nigeria, Zimbabwe.

4. South Africa, Somalia.

5. Brazil.

35.

Most of the states do not have ……….. .(A) Legislative Assembly(B) Legislative Council(C) Both of these(D) None of these

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(B) Legislative Council

36.

​​​​​​Match the Following:AB1. Gram Panchayat(a) Appoint teachers in primary school2. Taluka Panchayat(b) Provide street lights in village3. District Panchayat(c) Start new trains between two cities4. State government(d) Construct roads between two villages5. Central government(e) Contribute to the local self-government institute

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1 – b, 

2 – d, 

3 – a, 

4 – e, 

5 – c

37.

Why can India be called a federal state?

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Because the government works at two levels; state and central.

38.

Into how many types of indirect types of democracy can be divided? What are they?

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Basing on the relation between the legislature and executive indirect democracy can be divided into two. 

They are:

1. Parliamentary system 

2. Presidential system 

1. Parliamentary system: In this system executive body is formed from the legislature. This executive body is responsible to the legislature. 

Ex: India. 

2. Presidential system: In this system executive body is not formed from the legislature. So the executive body is not responsible to the legislature. 

Ex: USA.

39.

At state level, what is included in Legislative?

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Legislative Assembly and Legislative Council.

40.

Why has India been divided into states?

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For smoother administration of the vast nation.

41.

Into which different parts is the Judiciary at state level divided?

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High Court, District courts and Taluka courts.

42.

Who are included in the Executive body at state level?

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Chief Minister and his Council of Ministers.

43.

Define: Executive.

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The organ of the government that executes the laws formed by the Legislative.

44.

How is the legislature is different from the executive?

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The legislature: Legislature is the law and policy making body either in the Parliament or State assembly.

The Executive: Executive is responsible for the effective implementation of the laws/ policies passed in the legislature.

45.

The Executive organ of the government ……. .(A) Frames laws(B) Implements laws(C) Punishes offenders(D) Provides justice

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(B) Implements laws

46.

Which organ of government frames laws?(A) Legislative(B) Executive(C) Judiciary(D) Council

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(A) Legislative

47.

Define: National government.

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The government body that maintains law, peace and order and takes up works related to the entire nation.

48.

Define: State government.

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The government body that rules and manages an entire state.

49.

Define: Local government.

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The government body that operates at village, town or city level.

50.

What is meant by the government at the local level?

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The local level government refers to governance for a village, town, or city.