Test: Grassroots Democracy - Governance - 1 - Class 6 MCQ

The Legislature is the part of the government that makes laws. Just like how rules are created in a school, the legislature creates rules (or laws) for the whole country or state. In India, the legislature includes two parts: the Lok Sabha (House of the People) and the Rajya Sabha (Council of States). These representatives discuss and decide on new laws or changes to old ones.

So, the legislature’s main job is to make laws that everyone in the country must follow.

Topic in NCERT: Three Organs of Government

Line in NCERT: "The legislature is the organ that makes new laws (or 'legislates')."

The separation of powers means that the government is divided into three branches: the Legislature, the Executive, and the Judiciary. Each branch has its own responsibilities and powers. This separation is important because it creates a system of checks and balances. This means that no one branch can become too powerful. If one branch tries to do something wrong or unfair, the others can step in and stop it.

Topic in NCERT: Three Organs of Government

Line in NCERT: "In any good system of governance, these three organs must be kept separate, although they interact with each other and work together. This separation is called the 'separation of powers'. It is intended to provide a system of checks and balances."

In India, the government operates at three levels:

• Local Government: This is the closest level to the people and handles local issues like garbage collection, street cleaning, and maintaining parks in towns or villages.
• State Government: This level manages issues that affect a larger area, like health, education, and transport within a state.
• Central Government: This is the highest level and handles matters that affect the whole country, such as defence, foreign affairs, and national infrastructure projects.

These three levels of government work together to solve different types of problems based on their scale and impact.

Topic in NCERT: Democracy

Line in NCERT: "The Indian government functions at three levels — Centre or national, State and local."

Grassroots democracy is a system that enables and encourages ordinary citizens to participate in decision-making processes. This ensures that the voices of the people are heard and considered in matters that affect their lives. It promotes greater involvement and engagement at the local level. An additional fact is that grassroots movements have been instrumental in various social and political changes throughout history, including the civil rights movement in the United States.

Topic in NCERT: Democracy

Line in NCERT: "The term grassroots democracy refers to a system that enables and encourages the participation of ordinary citizens."

Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam is often referred to as "The Missile Man of India" because of his significant contributions to India's missile development program. He played a crucial role in the development of India's space and nuclear capabilities, which earned him this nickname. Despite his achievements, he was known for his humility and love for education, and he served as the 11th President of India from 2002 to 2007.

Topic in NCERT: Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam

Line in NCERT: "nicknamed the 'Missile Man of India' for his crucial role in the development of India's space programme, missile programme and nuclear capabilities."

The word "democracy" comes from two Greek words: "demos", meaning "people", and "kratos", meaning "rule" or "power". So, democracy literally means "rule of the people". In a democracy, the people have the power to make decisions, often by voting for their representatives who make laws and policies on their behalf.

Topic in NCERT: Democracy

Line in NCERT: "The word 'democracy' comes from two Greek words dēmos meaning 'people', and kratos meaning 'rule' or 'power'; so 'democracy' literally means the 'rule of the people'."

The Executive branch of a government is responsible for putting laws into action and ensuring that they are followed. This includes enforcing laws and managing the day-to-day operations of the government. The executive is headed by the President, Prime Minister, or Chief Minister, and includes government officials, ministers, and agencies that help enforce the law (like the police).

In simple terms, while the Legislature makes the laws, the Executive makes sure those laws are carried out and followed.

Topic in NCERT: Three Organs of Government

Line in NCERT: "The executive is the organ that implements (or ‘executes') the laws."

Societies need rules and laws to maintain order and harmony. Without rules, there would be chaos because people would not know what is right or wrong. Laws help ensure that everyone knows how to behave in a way that keeps society running smoothly. They help prevent conflicts, protect people's rights, and ensure fairness for everyone.

Topic in NCERT: Introduction

Line in NCERT: "When a large number of people live together, there can be disagreements and disorder, and rules become necessary to maintain order and harmony in the society."

The motto of the Government of India is "Satyameva Jayate", which means "Truth alone triumphs". This motto is taken from the ancient Indian scripture, the Mundaka Upanishad, and it reflects the importance of truth in governance and the belief that truth will ultimately prevail.

Topic in NCERT: DON'T MISS OUT

Line in NCERT: "Many of our institutions have mottos inspired by the wisdom of our ancient texts. The Government of India's motto, for example, is Satyameva Jayate, which means 'Truth alone triumphs'."

In a democracy, voting is a crucial process because it allows citizens to choose their representatives. These representatives make decisions on behalf of the people, including making laws and policies. Voting ensures that the government reflects the will and preferences of the people, giving everyone a voice in how the country is governed.

Topic in NCERT: Democracy