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Write names of the various types of government that you have learnt in the chapter.
Which type of Government does India have? And why is that called that type?
You read that an independent judiciary is present in all types of democracies. State any three reasons why you think it is important for the judiciary to be independent.
Do you think democratic government is better than other forms of government? Why?
These are some practices in a few different countries. Match the practice with the type of government: I. All citizens are treated equally before law II. The government refers to the religious leader for each and every decision it takes. III. After the queen's death, her son became the new king. IV. The ruler is not bound to follow any Constitution. He makes all the decisions as per his choice.
Below is a list of countries. Find out the types of government these countries have: 1. Bhutan 2. Nepal 3. Bangladesh 4. South Africa 5. Brazil
What are possible hurdles in a democracy in achieving its values and ideals? How can they be overcome?
Democracy is different from monarchy and dictatorship. Explain.

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Which type of Government does India have? And why is that called that type?

India has a parliamentary democracy.

It is called a parliamentary democracy because:

1. The source of authority is the people — citizens elect their representatives through universal adult franchise.

2. The elected members form the legislature (Parliament), which consists of two houses — the Lok Sabha (Lower House) and the Rajya Sabha (Upper House).

3. The executive — the Prime Minister and the Council of Ministers — are also members of Parliament (the legislature). This distinguishes parliamentary democracy from presidential democracy, where the executive is separate.

4. The Council of Ministers is accountable to the legislature. It can continue in office only as long as it retains the confidence of the Lok Sabha.

5. The judiciary is independent of both the executive and the legislature (separation of powers).

In short, India is called a parliamentary democracy because the executive is drawn from and answerable to the elected legislature, and power ultimately comes from the people through elections.

Answer: India has a parliamentary democracy — the Prime Minister and Council of Ministers are members of Parliament and remain accountable to the Lok Sabha (elected lower house), with an independent judiciary and power sourced from the people through elections.

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