Civics

New Terms Dictatorship: Under dictatorship, all the powers are vested in a single person or in a group of people. ​Legitimate government: Legally chosen government is called a legitimate government. ​Transparency: To examine the process of decision making in a democracy. Accountable government: The government elected by the people and therefore responsible … [Read more...] about Civics Chapter 7 Outcomes of Democracy – Notes & Study Material

New Terms Affidavit : A signed document submitted to an officer , where a person makes a sworn statement regarding her personal information. An Alliance: ​When several parties in a multi-party system join hands for the purpose of contesting elections and winning power, it is called an alliance or a front. ​Bi-party system: Bi-party system is a type … [Read more...] about Civics Chapter 6 Political Parties – Notes & Study Material

Important Terms Green Belt Movement The Green Belt Movement was the tree plantation movement in Kenya. Issue specific movements seek to achieve a single objective within a limited time frame. Generic movements seek to achieve a broad goal in the long term.​ Pressure groups do not aim to directly control or share political power. Political parties directly control … [Read more...] about Civics Chapter 5 Popular Struggles and Movements – Notes & Study Material

Important Terms Adivasis: The Scheduled Tribes (STs) are known as Adivasis. Caste Hierarchy: A ladder-like formation in which all the caste groups are placed from the highest to the lowest castes. ​Communal Politics: The use of religion for political purpose where one religion is shown as superior to the other religions is called communal politics.  Communalism: It … [Read more...] about Civics Chapter 4 Gender, Religion and Caste – Notes & Study Material

Important Terms African American : The descendants of Africa who were brought into America as slaves between the 17th century and early 19th century.​ Civil Rights Movement : (1954-1968) ​​Refers to a set of events and reform movements aimed at legally abolishing racial discrimination against African-Americans. Led by Martin Luther King Junior, this movement practised … [Read more...] about Civics Chapter 3 Democracy and Diversity – Notes & Study Material