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The State, the Government, and You

CBSE · Class 7 · Social Science

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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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