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Democratic Form of Government — Revision Notes
ICSE · Class 5 · Social Studies
Democratic Form of Government revision notes for ICSE Class 5 Social Studies: 4 topics in quick points. Part of the ICSE Class 5 Social Studies syllabus.
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Key Topics to Revise
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Types of Government in the Past
- In ancient times, people lived in tribes led by the most powerful person.
- Later, monarchies became common, where a king or queen ruled the country.
- Monarchs had full power, and people had to obey their orders.
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What is a Democracy?
- The word 'democracy' comes from Greek: 'demos' (people) and 'kratos' (rule).
- Democracy means 'government of the people, by the people, for the people'.
- People choose their leaders through elections.
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Basic Features of a Democratic Government
- Leaders are elected by the people.
- All citizens aged 18 and above can vote.
- Everyone has the right to contest elections, regardless of caste, religion, or gender.
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Elections and Voting Procedure
- Elections allow people to choose their leaders.
- India has free and fair elections conducted by the Election Commission.
- Universal Adult Franchise means all adults (18+) can vote without discrimination.
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Democracy means 'government by the people'Elections are the process byThe Indian government has three branchesIn a democracy
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Key topics in Democratic Form of Government include Types of Government in the Past, What is a Democracy?, Basic Features of a Democratic Government, Elections and Voting Procedure. Study these first, then practise questions on each for Class 5 exams.
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