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Democratic Form of Government

ICSE · Class 5 · Social Studies

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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.
2

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.
3

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.
4

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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