Forms of Government
Civics ⇒ Democracy and Government
Forms of Government starts at 6 and continues till grade 12.
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Define the term 'democracy'.
Describe the main features of a parliamentary form of government.
Explain the concept of 'rule of law' in democratic governments.
Explain the difference between a monarchy and a republic.
Explain the difference between a unitary and a federal form of government.
Explain the term 'constitutional monarchy' with an example.
Explain the term 'separation of powers' in the context of forms of government.
Is India a federal or unitary state?
Which form of government allows citizens to participate directly in decision-making? (1) Direct democracy (2) Indirect democracy (3) Monarchy (4) Dictatorship
Which form of government is characterized by rule by a single individual who usually inherits power? (1) Democracy (2) Monarchy (3) Dictatorship (4) Theocracy
Which of the following best describes an authoritarian government? (1) Government by the people (2) Government with limited powers (3) Government with absolute power (4) Government based on religious laws
Which of the following countries is an example of a federal form of government? (1) India (2) United Kingdom (3) France (4) Japan
Fill in the blank: In a ________ government, all powers are held by a single central authority.
Fill in the blank: In a ________ government, power is concentrated in the hands of a few people or families.
Fill in the blank: In a ________ system, the President is both the head of state and the head of government.
Fill in the blank: In a ________ system, the Prime Minister is the head of government.
Is Switzerland an example of direct democracy? (Yes/No)
Is the Indian Prime Minister the head of state? (Yes/No)
Is the President of India the head of the government? (Yes/No)
True or False: In a dictatorship, the leader is elected by the people.
