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The State, the Government, and You — Syllabus

CBSE · Class 7 · Social Science

What The State, the Government, and You covers in CBSE Class 7 Social Science: 4 topics, for the 2026-27 session.

59 questions88 flashcards3 formulas & key relations5 concepts

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4 Topics · CBSE Class 7 Social Science · 2026-27

Topics in The State, the Government, and You

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1. State and Government

  • A state has four important features: defined territory, permanent population, government, and sovereignty.
  • Sovereignty means complete control over its own matters without external interference.
  • The government is the group of people or system that runs the country.
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2. Democracy and Republic

  • Democracy means rule by the people.
  • Democracy comes from demos meaning people and kratos meaning rule.
  • In a democracy, people choose their government through free and fair elections.
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3. Why Rights Matter in a Democracy

  • India is a democratic republic, and its Constitution guarantees fundamental rights to all citizens.
  • Rule by a representative majority must not violate the rights of any citizen.
  • The dominance of the majority means pursuing majority interests in a way that harms minority rights.
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4. Legislature, Executive, and Judiciary

  • The legislature is the lawmaking body.
  • The executive implements laws and makes policy.
  • The judiciary makes sure laws are followed and protects rights.

Key Concepts

Central concept: State, government, democracy, republic, and citizen participation in India

StateGovernmentDemocracyRepublicOrgans of governmentPolitical executivePermanent executiveThree tiers of government

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What are the important topics in The State, the Government, and You for CBSE Class 7 Social Science?
Key topics in The State, the Government, and You include State and Government, Democracy and Republic, Why Rights Matter in a Democracy, Legislature, Executive, and Judiciary. Study these first, then practise questions on each for Class 7 exams.
How should I revise The State, the Government, and You for Class 7 exams?
Learn the core ideas first, then work through the 59 practice questions on The State, the Government, and You. Revise definitions regularly and use flashcards for quick recall before the exam.

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