PPT: Parliament and Making of laws | Social Studies (SST) Class 8 PDF Download

 Page 1


Parliament and
Making of laws
Page 2


Parliament and
Making of laws
India became independent on 15 August 1947 after a tough fight against British rule.
People from different backgrounds joined the struggle for freedom inspired by ideas
like freedom, equality, and being part of decision-making.
Under British rule, people couldn't criticize the government openly, but the freedom
movement changed that.
Indians demanded representation in the government even before independence.
The Government of India Act 1909 allowed some elected members, but it wasn't
enough.
Independence meant everyone in India could have a say in how the country is run.
The Indian Constitution made sure that all adults could vote, making our country
truly democratic.
Why Should People
Decide?
Page 3


Parliament and
Making of laws
India became independent on 15 August 1947 after a tough fight against British rule.
People from different backgrounds joined the struggle for freedom inspired by ideas
like freedom, equality, and being part of decision-making.
Under British rule, people couldn't criticize the government openly, but the freedom
movement changed that.
Indians demanded representation in the government even before independence.
The Government of India Act 1909 allowed some elected members, but it wasn't
enough.
Independence meant everyone in India could have a say in how the country is run.
The Indian Constitution made sure that all adults could vote, making our country
truly democratic.
Why Should People
Decide?
Democracy starts with the idea of consent, which means the desire, approval, and
participation of the people.
In a democracy, it's the people's decision that creates the government and decides
how it works.
The key idea is that individuals or citizens are the most important in a democracy,
and the government and other public institutions need their trust.
People give approval to the government through elections, where they choose their
representatives to the Parliament.
The elected representatives form the government, and the Parliament, made up of
all representatives, controls and guides the government.
So, through their chosen representatives, people both form and control the
government in a democracy.
People and their
Representatives 
Page 4


Parliament and
Making of laws
India became independent on 15 August 1947 after a tough fight against British rule.
People from different backgrounds joined the struggle for freedom inspired by ideas
like freedom, equality, and being part of decision-making.
Under British rule, people couldn't criticize the government openly, but the freedom
movement changed that.
Indians demanded representation in the government even before independence.
The Government of India Act 1909 allowed some elected members, but it wasn't
enough.
Independence meant everyone in India could have a say in how the country is run.
The Indian Constitution made sure that all adults could vote, making our country
truly democratic.
Why Should People
Decide?
Democracy starts with the idea of consent, which means the desire, approval, and
participation of the people.
In a democracy, it's the people's decision that creates the government and decides
how it works.
The key idea is that individuals or citizens are the most important in a democracy,
and the government and other public institutions need their trust.
People give approval to the government through elections, where they choose their
representatives to the Parliament.
The elected representatives form the government, and the Parliament, made up of
all representatives, controls and guides the government.
So, through their chosen representatives, people both form and control the
government in a democracy.
People and their
Representatives 
The Indian Parliament, established after 1947
embodies the ideals of participation in decision-
making and government by consent.
Elections to the Parliament are held similarly to
state legislature elections, with the Lok Sabha
usually elected every five years.
India is divided into various constituencies, each
electing one representative to the Parliament.
Candidates from different political parties contest
elections to become Members of Parliament
(MPs).
Once elected, MPs collectively form the Parliament.
The Role of the Parliament
Page 5


Parliament and
Making of laws
India became independent on 15 August 1947 after a tough fight against British rule.
People from different backgrounds joined the struggle for freedom inspired by ideas
like freedom, equality, and being part of decision-making.
Under British rule, people couldn't criticize the government openly, but the freedom
movement changed that.
Indians demanded representation in the government even before independence.
The Government of India Act 1909 allowed some elected members, but it wasn't
enough.
Independence meant everyone in India could have a say in how the country is run.
The Indian Constitution made sure that all adults could vote, making our country
truly democratic.
Why Should People
Decide?
Democracy starts with the idea of consent, which means the desire, approval, and
participation of the people.
In a democracy, it's the people's decision that creates the government and decides
how it works.
The key idea is that individuals or citizens are the most important in a democracy,
and the government and other public institutions need their trust.
People give approval to the government through elections, where they choose their
representatives to the Parliament.
The elected representatives form the government, and the Parliament, made up of
all representatives, controls and guides the government.
So, through their chosen representatives, people both form and control the
government in a democracy.
People and their
Representatives 
The Indian Parliament, established after 1947
embodies the ideals of participation in decision-
making and government by consent.
Elections to the Parliament are held similarly to
state legislature elections, with the Lok Sabha
usually elected every five years.
India is divided into various constituencies, each
electing one representative to the Parliament.
Candidates from different political parties contest
elections to become Members of Parliament
(MPs).
Once elected, MPs collectively form the Parliament.
The Role of the Parliament