| Reference Book | Ratna Sagar Integrated Social Science |
| Class | Class 7 |
| Category | Social & Political Life (Civics) |
| Chapter Number | Chapter 1 |
| Chapter Name | Democracy |
A) Tick (✓) the correct answers.
1) Village panchayats are _______ institutions at the local level.
a) monarchial
b) democratic ✓
c) dictatorial
d) military
2) ________ means the rule by an unelected, all-powerful dictator.
a) Junta
b) Democracy
c) Dictatorship ✓
d) Absolute monarchy
3) In India, we have ________ democracy.
a) liberal
b) direct
c) consensus
d) indirect ✓
4) Democracy implies rule of the ________
a) government
b) king
c) military
d) common people ✓
5) _______ and ________ are two important tools of democracy with which people can shape the density of the country.
a) Elections, public opinions ✓
b) Fixed-term, government
c) Rule of law, equality before the law
d) Village panchayats, local institutions
6) In India, the _______ makes laws for us.
a) government
b) Supreme court
c) Parliament ✓
d) Village panchayat
7) ______ democracy is when people enjoy the right to elect to remove their rulers.
a) Economic
b) Political ✓
c) Social
d) Constitutional
8) There can be no ______ democracy if there is no fair distribution of wealth in the society.
a) political
b) social
c) economic ✓
d) equal
B) Give very short answers for the following questions.
Que 1) What do you understand by absolute monarchy? Name one country which follow this form of government.
Ans An absolute monarchy means rule by a king or queen.
Example: Saudi Arabia
Que 2) What is direct democracy? Is it practical to follow it in India?
Ans If the government is elected and run directly by the people, it is called direct democracy. This, however, may not be practical today in India due to large population.
Que 3) Why is India called a democratic republic?
Ans India is a democratic republic because we have both the government and the head of the state or President elected by the people.
Que 4) What are the two principle on which democracy is based?
Ans The two principle on which democracy is based are Liberty and Equality.
C) Give short answers for the following questions :
Que 1) What is Village panchayat ?
Ans Village Panchayat is a democratic form of government at Village level. It works on the concept of local self government. It is composed of elected representatives of the villagers called panchs and a president called sarpanch. It is responsible for managing the affairs of the village, such as providing basic amenities, resolving disputes, implementing schemes, etc.
Que 2) How do citizens in a democratic country participate in the government?
Ans In a democratic country, an important means for people to exercise their political power are elections. All adults men and women vote to elect their representative. In doing so, they are indirectly participating in the governance of the country. The elected ones take part in the government directly but on the behalf of the entire community. If the people are not satisfied with their government, they can remove it in next elections.
Que 3) Explain why democracy is much more than just a form of government.
Ans Democratic government works for the welfare of the people, citizens have been given equal rights and duties and people directly or indirectly participate in the working of the government. It is also a form of society and a form of economy. The values of democracy such as justice, freedom and human dignity should be deeply embedded not only in the political system but also in the social and economic life of the people.
D) Give long answers for the following questions :
Que 1) Write a note on elections.
Ans In a democratic country, an important means for people to exercise their political power are elections. All adults men and women vote to elect their representative. In doing so, they are indirectly participating in the governance of the country. The elected ones take part in the government directly but on the behalf of the entire community. If the people are not satisfied with their government, they can remove it in next elections.
Que 2) What do you understand by rule of law?
Ans Another important feature of democracy is the rule of law. It means that all are equal before the law. The President of a country and an ordinary citizen get the same protection of the law. It makes no distinction between the rich and the poor, or the educated and the uneducated. It also ensures that there is no one above the law. However powerful a person may be, she/he is bound by the law of the country. The rule of law also provides protection to individuals against social evils such as untouchability, child marriage, sati, and other forms of discrimination.
Que 3) What is a democratic society ?
Ans Democratic society is a society where the people have the power to choose their leaders and to participate in the government. There should be no discrimination of any kind on the basis of religion, caste, race or place of birth. It is a society where the people have the rights and freedoms to express their views and opinions, and to pursue their interests and goals. It
is a society where the people have the responsibility and duty to obey the law, to respect the rights and freedoms of others, and to contribute to the common good of everyone.
Que 4) What is economic democracy?
Ans It means all members of the society should have equal economic opportunities. All should be free and self-reliant in matters of earning their livelihood. All should have equal opportunities to be employed or to set up their own business. Economic democracy also mean absence of all exploitation that is workers should not be exploited by owner, and peasants should not be exploited by landlords. Equal wages should be given for equal work distinction should be made between man and women. There can be no economic democracy if there is no fair distribution of wealth in the society. It is a society where the people have the opportunity and access to education, health care, justice, and other public services.
HOTS
Que 1) Our constitution guarantees certain basic rights to all its people. What is the purpose behind this?
Ans Our constitution guarantees certain basic rights to all its people. These rights are called fundamental rights. Fundamental rights provides us with equality, freedom, right to practice our religion, cultural rights and protection from exploitation.
Que 2) What is more important in a democracy- all citizens should have equal voting rights or all citizens should have food, shelter and clothing?
Ans Voting rights are basic for every democracy to function. The right to vote gives the citizens the power to elect leaders of their choice. People can get food to eat, cloths to wear, and shelter for safety only if they have the power to choose the correct representative which whick provide them with these basic things.
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