6th Standard, Social, Civics, Chapter 9 – TYPES OF GOVERNMENT
EXERCISES
I. Fill in the blank with the suitable words.
1. The government is a system in which the representatives have been elected by the people is called democratic government.
2. The feeling that we all are one is equality.
3. The dictatorship government is the system where one person or group opinion is final.
4. The Karl Marx was the propagator of communist government.
II. Answer the following questions.
1. What is governance?
Answer: A systematic administration which is necessary for a happy and peaceful life of the citizens of a nation is called governance.
2. What is a Dictatorship government?
Answer: A system the entire power of the state is concentrated in one person or a small group is called Dictatorship government. A dictatorial government system stands in the opinion of a single person or a group without any restrictions.
3. What is Communist government?
Answer: We call the system of government that advocates the principle that the sources of production such as land, labour and capital belong to the community and that each person should work according to his ability and get according to his needs. Such government we call Communist Government.
4. Explain the basic principles of democracy.
Answer: Democracy is a type of government. Here, the government through representatives elected by the people is called democratic government. Freedom of choice for citizens to choose their representatives is the life of democracy. Democracy in its true sense is a system that guarantees a person the necessary individual freedom, freedom of expression, and the freedom of establishing an association and arranging the relationship of the individual with the state.
5. List the characteristics of Dictatorship government.
Answer: The characteristics of Dictatorship government are,
- In Dictatorship government system the entire power of the state is concentrated in one person or a small group.
- A dictatorial government system stands in the opinion of a single person or a group without any restrictions.
- Democracy upholds freedom while dictatorship opposes it. A dictator can rule as he pleases.
- In such a government justice, religion, economy and social policies are all decided by the dictator’s command.
- Citizens do not have the power to question and oppose it.
6 . List the characteristics of communist government.
Answer: The characteristics of communist government are as follows.
- The system of government that advocates the principle that the sources of production such as land, labour and capital belong to the community and that each person should work according to his ability and get according to his needs.
- Private property is not allowed here. Communism based on the principle of equality, is a pro-human system without distinctions between rich and poor in society.
- Private property gradually widens the gap between the rich and the poor creating inequality in the society.
- Ultimately majority of the working people win. Then a communist society without any discrimination will be created.
III. Discuss.
1. India is a large democratic country. Discuss with the help of the teacher how the basic principles of democracy are applied here.
Answer: India is a representative democracy, meaning people elect representatives to make decisions on their behalf. All adult citizens in India have the right to vote, a process called universal adult franchise, which ensures that everyone can participate in selecting their leaders. The principle of equality means everyone is treated without discrimination and is given equal opportunities in society. Citizens have the freedom to hold different ideas and to participate in the affairs of their country. Citizens have a right to be involved in decisions made by the government, especially since these decisions affect their lives. The government is answerable to the people for its actions and decisions. The Parliament, made up of elected representatives, works to control and guide the government. General elections are held every five years, allowing citizens to change their representatives if they are not satisfied with the government’s performance.
2. Share in your class, how you as a citizen, will govern if you become a representative of the people.
Answer: If I become a representative of the people I will serve the people as follows.
- Participating in every debate and vote on legislation, proposing new laws or amending existing ones to create the laws that govern the country.
- By asking questions, debating government policies, and examining the government’s actions to ensure they are efficient and effective.
- Serve as a voice for my electorate, bringing their views, needs, and aspirations to the national parliament.
- I will participate in parliamentary debates on current issues and government policies, ensuring that the voices of their constituents are heard in the policymaking process.
Activities:
- List the difference between democratic, dictatorial and communist governments.
- Do you agree with this statement, ‘citizens are lords in a democracy’? Discuss in the class.
- What is your favourite type of government? Write about how it contributes to the prosperity of the country.
- Collect more information about Dictatorship government.
