LESSON 19

THE INDIAN GOVERNMENT

Fill in the blanks
1.In a …………… elected representatives are chosen
by the people.
Ans-democracy
2.………………. consists of the Lok Sabha, the Rajya
Sabha, and the President.
Ans-parliament

3.Central Government is commonly known as the

_______________ government.
Ans-union
4.The ……………… is the head of the Indian
government.
Ans-prime minister
5.Our country is governed by a set of rules called
the……….
Ans-Constitution

6.The _______________ is the head of the state

government.
Ans- Chief minister
Answer the following
Define democracy?
Democracy is a system in which citizens elect their
representatives. These representatives form the
government.

Describe the three main organs of a government.

Legislative, executive, and judicial organs make up
our government. Our legislature is the body that
makes laws. The executive is the body responsible
for enforcing the laws made by the legislature. The
judiciary is a system of courts interpreting and
applying the law

Write a brief note on the following:

Rajya Sabha.
Rajya Sabha is the upper house of the parliament. It
has a maximum of 250 members. State legislative
assemblies elect Rajya Sabha members, which are
appointed by the President of India. Members of
the Rajya Sabha are re-elected every six years.
The Supreme Court
The Supreme Court is the highest court in a
country's judicial system, responsible for
interpreting laws, resolving disputes, and ensuring
justice. It comprises the chief justice of India and a
number of judges. The Supreme Court plays a vital
role in safeguarding citizens' rights. It provides final
judgement in legal cases.