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Flash Cards: Grassroots Democracy — Part 1: Governance

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These flash cards cover important concepts from Grassroots Democracy — Part 1: Governance in Exploring Society India and Beyond for Class 6 (Social Science).

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What is 'governance'?

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Governance is the process of taking decisions, organizing society's life with different sets of rules, and ensuring that they are followed.

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Why do we need a government?

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A government is needed to create and enforce rules and laws that maintain order and harmony in society.

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Define 'democracy'.

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Democracy means 'rule of the people'. It is a system where citizens have the right to participate in decision-making.

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What are the three organs of government?

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The three organs of government are the legislature (makes laws), the executive (implements laws), and the judiciary (interprets laws).

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What is the role of the legislature?

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The legislature makes new laws and may update or remove existing ones.

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What does the executive do?

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The executive enforces laws and manages the day-to-day operations of government.

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What is the function of the judiciary?

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The judiciary decides if laws are broken and determines appropriate consequences and checks on other branches.

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Explain 'separation of powers'.

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Separation of powers is a principle that ensures the three branches of government operate independently while checking each other.

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What are the three levels of government in India?

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The three levels of government are local, state, and national.

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How does grassroots democracy work?

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Grassroots democracy allows citizens to participate in decision-making processes affecting their lives at local levels.

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What does 'representation' mean in democracy?

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Representation in democracy means that elected officials act on behalf of the citizens who voted for them.

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What is voting?

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Voting is a method of decision-making in which citizens express their preferences on an issue or candidate.

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What are MLAs?

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MLAs (Members of Legislative Assembly) are elected representatives at the state level in India.

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What are MPs?

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MPs (Members of Parliament) are elected representatives at the national level in India.

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Define 'laws'.

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Laws are formal rules created by the government to regulate the behavior of citizens and maintain order.

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What is the purpose of checks and balances?

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Checks and balances prevent any one branch of government from becoming too powerful by allowing each branch to monitor the others.

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What is the motto of the Government of India?

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The motto is 'Satyameva Jayate', meaning 'Truth alone triumphs'.

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What does 'direct democracy' mean?

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Direct democracy allows all citizens to vote directly on laws and policies, without intermediaries.

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Who was Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam?

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Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam was a renowned Indian scientist and the 11th President of India, known for his contributions to space and missile programs.

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What is the significance of local government?

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Local government addresses community-specific issues and makes decisions that directly affect local populations.

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