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Democracy and Government Elections

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What is the main role of the Parliament in democracy?

Choosing the government officials

Controlling and guiding the central government (correct)

Approving laws proposed by the government

Enforcing laws passed by the government

How are members of the Parliament chosen in a democracy?

By direct appointment from the government

By the President's selection

By being voted for by the people (correct)

Through a public referendum

What is another name for the Parliament in a country?

Judicial Branch

Executive Branch

Legislature (correct)

Congress

In a democracy, who are the elected representatives answerable to?

The people who voted for them Signup and view all the answers

What guides the Parliament when framing laws in a democracy?

Public opinion and concerns Signup and view all the answers

Which body is responsible for making laws in a country?

The Parliament Signup and view all the answers

What is the significance of people participating in elections in a democracy?

To choose their representatives and control the government Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of the Parliament in a democracy?

Being the law-making body of the country Signup and view all the answers

What is the function of the central government in a democracy?

Guiding and controlling the Parliament Signup and view all the answers

Why are elected representatives in a democracy answerable to the people?

To represent the rights and demands of the people Signup and view all the answers

What is the main reason leaders in India chose to have a parliamentary system?

Approval of British parliamentary system Signup and view all the answers

Who forms the central government in a democracy?

Group from elected representatives in Parliament Signup and view all the answers

What guides the Parliament when making laws in a democracy?

Concerns voiced by people Signup and view all the answers

Why do people participate in elections in a democracy?

To choose their government officials Signup and view all the answers

What is another term for the Parliament in a democracy?

Legislature Signup and view all the answers

How do elected representatives in a democracy represent the people who voted for them?

By representing their rights and demands Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Democracy and Government

In a democracy, people participate in decision-making, choosing their government, deciding how it functions, and approving or supporting the laws it passes.
People choose their government through elections, voting for their representatives.

The Parliament

The elected representatives together form the Parliament of a country.
The Parliament is the body that controls and guides the central government in its decisions.
It is the law-making arm of the country, also known as the legislature.
Members of the Parliament are answerable to the people, representing the rights and demands of those who voted for them.

Role of the Parliament

The Parliament is guided by the concerns voiced by people when framing laws.
In a democracy, the people ultimately choose and control the government.
The Parliament's role includes making laws, with the central government ensuring their implementation.

India's Parliamentary System

India's leaders chose a parliamentary system, influenced by the British parliamentary system.
The Parliament in India plays a crucial role in law-making and guiding the central government.

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Learn about how people choose their government in a democracy through elections. Understand how representatives are selected, forming the Parliament, and establishing a central government based on the election process.