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ICSE Class 12 Political Science — Chapter Summaries

Chapter-wise summaries for ICSE Class 12 Political Science. Key concepts, important points, and quick overviews for every chapter.

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Forms of States and Governments

Political systems are grouped by the way power is organised in the state. Some states concentrate power in one centre, while others divide power among different levels of government. Some systems give real power to the elected legislature, while others place executive power in the hands of a separat

Key Concepts

A totalitarian state claims total controlAn authoritarian state also centralises powerA liberalA federal system divides power betweenA unitary government places supreme power
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Constitution

A constitution is the basic set of rules and regulations, written as well as unwritten, by which a government is organised and functions. It defines the powers of government, the rights of the people, and the relationship between the two. A state cannot exist without its own constitution, and a cons

Key Concepts

A constitution is a bodyEvery state has its own constitutionA constitution includes provisions forA written constitution is oneAn unwritten constitution is one
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Franchise and Representation

Modern democracy rests on universal adult franchise, representation, political parties, and fair methods of election. Power resides in the people, but it is exercised through elected representatives who act with a mandate from the electorate. The chapter explains who can vote, how representation is

Key Concepts

Universal adult franchise gives the rightRepresentation is the process throughThis theory stresses individual rightsThis theory gives importance to classGarner gives three positions

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