The State, the Government, and You
CBSE · Class 7 · Social Science
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Learn the Theory
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Revise & Test
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What to Focus On
- A state has four parts: territory, population, government, and sovereignty.
- Sovereignty means complete control over internal matters.
- Government is part of the state, not the whole state.
- Democracy means rule by the people.
- Republic means the head of state is elected, not hereditary.
- A country can be both democratic and republican.
- Majority rule must not destroy minority rights.
- Law protects citizens and communities.
- Rights and justice are essential in a republic.
Common Mistakes to Avoid
State and government mean the same thing.
A state is just a place on the map with people living there.
Sovereignty means being rich or powerful.
Memory Tips
State has four parts
State and government are different
Sovereignty
Government functions
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Sources & Official References
- NCERT Official — ncert.nic.in
- CBSE Academic — cbseacademic.nic.in
- CBSE Official — cbse.gov.in
- National Education Policy 2020 — education.gov.in
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