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Democratic Form of Government — Syllabus

ICSE · Class 5 · Social Studies

What Democratic Form of Government covers in ICSE Class 5 Social Studies: 4 topics, for the 2026-27 session. Topics include Types of Government.

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4 Topics · ICSE Class 5 Social Studies · 2026-27

Topics in Democratic Form of Government

1

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.

Key Concepts

Central concept: Democracy

Types of Government in the PastWhat is a Democracy?Basic Features of a Democratic GovernmentElectionsVoting ProcedureFeatures of the Indian GovernmentResponsibilities of a Citizen

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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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