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Q1: Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)

(i) What is the main function of a government?
(a) Providing healthcare
(b) Making laws and ensuring their enforcement
(c) Managing parks and railways
(d) None of the above
Ans: (b)
The main function of a government is to make and enforce laws.

(ii) Which country is an example of an absolute monarchy?
(a) Britain
(b) Thailand
(c) Brunei
(d) Iran
Ans: (c)
Brunei is an example of an absolute monarchy where the monarch has complete authority.

(iii) What is the key feature of a theocracy?
(a) Power held by religious leaders
(b) Power held by elected representatives
(c) Power held by a dictator
(d) Power held by the people directly
Ans: (a)
In a theocracy, a group of religious leaders rule in the name of god.

(iv) What does a communist government primarily control?
(a) Education
(b) Economy
(c) Healthcare
(d) Transportation
Ans: (b)
In a communist government, the government owns and controls the economy.

(v) Why is the separation of powers important in a democracy?
(a) To concentrate power in one body
(b) To prevent misuse of power
(c) To establish authoritarian rule
(d) None of the above
Ans: (b)
The separation of powers ensures that no one branch of government becomes too powerful and establishes authoritarian rule.

Q2: True or False

(i) In a constitutional monarchy, the ruler has full authority.
Ans: False.
In a constitutional monarchy, the ruler's authority is limited by a constitution.

(ii) India and the USA are examples of direct democracy.
Ans: False.
India and the USA are examples of representative democracies.

(iii) USSR is still the largest communist government.
Ans: False.
The USSR no longer exists; it dissolved in 1991.

(iv) Direct democracies are possible only in small societies.
Ans: True.
Direct democracies are most feasible in smaller communities where direct participation is practical.

(v) The main purpose of the separation of powers is to concentrate power in one body.
Ans: False.
The separation of powers aims to prevent the concentration of authority and maintain checks and balances.

Q3: Fill in the blanks

(i) ________ is the earliest form of democracy.
Ans: Direct Democracy

(ii) The government of Saudi Arabia is an example of a ________.
Ans: Theocracy

(iii) In an authoritarian government, rulers have ________.
Ans: all the power

(iv) Fundamental rights in a democracy are protected by ________.
Ans: law

(v) The aim of any democratic state is to ensure that the rights, values, and sentiments of all ________ are respected.
Ans: groups and communities

Q4: Match the Column

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