PPT: Grassroots Democracy — Part 1: Governance

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Class 6
Governance Governance
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Class 6
Governance Governance
I n t r o d u c t i o n
Living Together: When many people share
a community, we need clear rules to avoid
conflict.
Governance: The process of making
decisions and organizing society so
everyone can live peacefully.
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Class 6
Governance Governance
I n t r o d u c t i o n
Living Together: When many people share
a community, we need clear rules to avoid
conflict.
Governance: The process of making
decisions and organizing society so
everyone can live peacefully.
Governance is not fixed; it changes as people
discuss and push for changes. As mentioned in
the Mahabharata, "The ruler protects dharma
and dharma protects those who protect it,"
which underscores the moral duty of
governance.  
 Dynamic Nature of Governance 
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Class 6
Governance Governance
I n t r o d u c t i o n
Living Together: When many people share
a community, we need clear rules to avoid
conflict.
Governance: The process of making
decisions and organizing society so
everyone can live peacefully.
Governance is not fixed; it changes as people
discuss and push for changes. As mentioned in
the Mahabharata, "The ruler protects dharma
and dharma protects those who protect it,"
which underscores the moral duty of
governance.  
 Dynamic Nature of Governance 
Legislature: Makes and approves laws. 1.
Executive: Carries out and enforces laws. 2.
Judiciary: Interprets laws and ensures justice. 3.
Three Organs of Government
This separation of powers helps create a system of checks and balances.
This means each part can keep an eye on the others to make sure no one
oversteps their limits.
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Class 6
Governance Governance
I n t r o d u c t i o n
Living Together: When many people share
a community, we need clear rules to avoid
conflict.
Governance: The process of making
decisions and organizing society so
everyone can live peacefully.
Governance is not fixed; it changes as people
discuss and push for changes. As mentioned in
the Mahabharata, "The ruler protects dharma
and dharma protects those who protect it,"
which underscores the moral duty of
governance.  
 Dynamic Nature of Governance 
Legislature: Makes and approves laws. 1.
Executive: Carries out and enforces laws. 2.
Judiciary: Interprets laws and ensures justice. 3.
Three Organs of Government
This separation of powers helps create a system of checks and balances.
This means each part can keep an eye on the others to make sure no one
oversteps their limits.
In India, the government functions at three
levels:  
Centre or National: Responsible for national
issues.  
1.
State: Handles state-specific matters.  2.
Local: Deals with local governance.  3.
 Levels of Government in India