Test: Institutional Representation of Democracy - Class 7 MCQ

• In a democratic country like India, a very important rule is that adults, which are people who are grown up, have the right to select their government. This means that every grown-up person in the country can vote to choose who they want to lead the country.
• It's like when you get to choose your favorite toy to play with. This helps make sure that everyone's voice is heard and that decisions are made fairly for everyone.

• Universal adult franchise in India means that every Indian citizen who is above 18 years old can vote. This is like saying that when you turn 18, you get a special right to choose leaders by voting.
• It's important because it allows everyone to have a say in how their country is run, making sure that everyone's voice is heard and counted.

Voting is when adults choose their leaders by marking on a paper. In India, all adults above 18 years old can vote to select who they want to lead the country.

• The Election Commission in India is like a referee in a game. Its main job is to make sure that elections are fair and everyone follows the rules.
• Just like how a referee makes sure everyone plays fair in a game, the Election Commission makes sure that elections are fair and nobody cheats.
• This helps in making sure that the right person is chosen by the people to lead the country.

In an indirect democracy, people choose leaders to make decisions for them. This means citizens vote for representatives who then make laws and run the government.

• Political parties in a democracy aim to win elections so they can govern the country. This means they want to get the most votes from the people to be in charge and make decisions for everyone.
• Just like in a game, they want to win to have the power to make rules and help the country grow and be safe.

When political parties win elections, they want their policies to be put into action. This means that the ideas and plans they have should be followed and made real.

Campaigning in elections is like when people running for student council tell you about the fun things they plan for school. They share their ideas to get your vote. It's important because it helps you understand what each person wants to do if they win.

Elections involve campaigning, where political parties present their election manifestos and plans to the public.