10 Questions
What type of government does Bangladesh have?
Cabinet form of government
When was the first government of Bangladesh formed?
10 April 1971
What is one feature of citizenship according to the text?
Allegiance to the state
What power does the state of Bangladesh possess?
Sovereign power
What is the basis for acquiring citizenship through Jus Sanguinis?
Parent's citizenship
Which statement is true about the government of Bangladesh?
It is elected by the people
What does sovereignty allow Bangladesh to do?
Control its own internal affairs
Which form of government involves supreme power vested in the people?
Democracy
What was the government of Bangladesh known as during the liberation war?
Government of the People's Republic of Bangladesh (Mujibnagar Government)
Which concept emphasizes the shared identity and corresponding rights and responsibilities among citizens?
Identity-centered citizenship
Study Notes
Bangladesh Government
- Bangladesh has a cabinet form of government known as the Government of the People's Republic of Bangladesh.
- It is a democratic government elected by the people.
- The first government of Bangladesh was formed on 10 April 1971, also known as the Mujibnagar Government.
Sovereignty
- The state of Bangladesh possesses sovereign power, controlling all people and institutions within its territory.
- This power ensures Bangladesh remains free from the domination of other countries.
- Bangladesh has all characteristics of a state, including a large population, definite territory, democratic government, and sovereign power.
Citizenship
- The permanent residents of a state are called citizens.
- A citizen must be a permanent inhabitant and loyal to the state.
- Citizens have duties and responsibilities towards the state, as well as social and political rights.
Features of Citizenship
- Permanent membership in a state
- Allegiance to the state
- Performance of duties and responsibilities to the state
- Enjoyment of political and social rights from the state
Acquiring Citizenship
- Citizenship can be acquired by formal grant, fulfilling certain requirements.
- Jus Sanguinis: acquiring citizenship based on parents' citizenship in the state.
- Jus Soli: acquiring citizenship based on birth in a particular territory.
Citizenship and Identity
- Citizenship is identity-centered, based on shared identity and defining rights and responsibilities.
- Citizens of Bangladesh have the identity of Bangladesh and are known as Bangladeshi citizens.
Types of Governments
- Democracy: a form of government where supreme power is vested in the people, exercised directly or indirectly through representation.
- Republic: a form of government where the head of state is not a monarch, and the people hold power through elected representatives.
- Bangladesh is a republic because it is not headed by a king or queen, and the people elect their representatives to make decisions.
Learn about the cabinet form of government in Bangladesh, its democratic system, and the formation of the first government during the liberation war.
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