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From the Rulers to the 
Ruled: Types of 
Governments
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From the Rulers to the 
Ruled: Types of 
Governments
I n t r o d u c t i o n
A government is a system that runs a country, 
making rules and ensuring people's safety 
and welfare. Kauilya in his book Artha[h
stra 
said a ruler's duties are: protecting the 
country from enemies (raksha), keeping 
peace inside (p
lana), and caring for people's 
well-being.
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From the Rulers to the 
Ruled: Types of 
Governments
I n t r o d u c t i o n
A government is a system that runs a country, 
making rules and ensuring people's safety 
and welfare. Kauilya in his book Artha[h
stra 
said a ruler's duties are: protecting the 
country from enemies (raksha), keeping 
peace inside (p
lana), and caring for people's 
well-being.
What is Government? What are its 
Functions?
Definition
A government is a group that 
manages a country, making sure it 
runs smoothly. India has a 
democratic government, but other 
countries have different types.
Types
There are different types of 
governments, like democracy, 
monarchy, and others, each working 
differently. Governments get their 
power from different sources, such 
as the people in a democracy or a 
king in a monarchy.
Interaction
Governments interact with people by making laws, providing services, and 
ensuring fairness. Democracy is important because it gives people a voice in 
how their country is run.
What is Democracy? Democracy means "rule of the people," where the people are 
the source of power.
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From the Rulers to the 
Ruled: Types of 
Governments
I n t r o d u c t i o n
A government is a system that runs a country, 
making rules and ensuring people's safety 
and welfare. Kauilya in his book Artha[h
stra 
said a ruler's duties are: protecting the 
country from enemies (raksha), keeping 
peace inside (p
lana), and caring for people's 
well-being.
What is Government? What are its 
Functions?
Definition
A government is a group that 
manages a country, making sure it 
runs smoothly. India has a 
democratic government, but other 
countries have different types.
Types
There are different types of 
governments, like democracy, 
monarchy, and others, each working 
differently. Governments get their 
power from different sources, such 
as the people in a democracy or a 
king in a monarchy.
Interaction
Governments interact with people by making laws, providing services, and 
ensuring fairness. Democracy is important because it gives people a voice in 
how their country is run.
What is Democracy? Democracy means "rule of the people," where the people are 
the source of power.
Democracy in Action
School Example
In a school, students need to manage tasks like timetables, 
sports, and meals. A Student Committee can be formed to make 
and follow rules.
Three Options
Every student joins the committee (hard to manage). The Head 
Teacher picks students (not everyone's voice is heard). Students 
vote for representatives from each grade (fairest way).
Democratic Choice
The third way, where students choose representatives, is like a 
democracy because it includes everyone's voice.
Abraham Lincoln, a US president, called democracy a "government of the 
people, by the people, for the people."
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From the Rulers to the 
Ruled: Types of 
Governments
I n t r o d u c t i o n
A government is a system that runs a country, 
making rules and ensuring people's safety 
and welfare. Kauilya in his book Artha[h
stra 
said a ruler's duties are: protecting the 
country from enemies (raksha), keeping 
peace inside (p
lana), and caring for people's 
well-being.
What is Government? What are its 
Functions?
Definition
A government is a group that 
manages a country, making sure it 
runs smoothly. India has a 
democratic government, but other 
countries have different types.
Types
There are different types of 
governments, like democracy, 
monarchy, and others, each working 
differently. Governments get their 
power from different sources, such 
as the people in a democracy or a 
king in a monarchy.
Interaction
Governments interact with people by making laws, providing services, and 
ensuring fairness. Democracy is important because it gives people a voice in 
how their country is run.
What is Democracy? Democracy means "rule of the people," where the people are 
the source of power.
Democracy in Action
School Example
In a school, students need to manage tasks like timetables, 
sports, and meals. A Student Committee can be formed to make 
and follow rules.
Three Options
Every student joins the committee (hard to manage). The Head 
Teacher picks students (not everyone's voice is heard). Students 
vote for representatives from each grade (fairest way).
Democratic Choice
The third way, where students choose representatives, is like a 
democracy because it includes everyone's voice.
Abraham Lincoln, a US president, called democracy a "government of the 
people, by the people, for the people."
Functions of Government
Legislative function
Making rules (laws) to run the country.
Executive function
Carrying out the rules and managing the country.
Judicial function
Ensuring everyone follows the rules and settling disputes.
In a democracy, people choose representatives to do these jobs, but the process differs in each country. Like a 
school committee, a government has three main jobs.
What Makes Governments Different? Governments vary because each country has its own history, culture, and 
goals.