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CLASS 7 · SOCIAL STUDIES · CHAPTER 9

From the Rulers to the Ruled: Types of Governments

Simple answers to eight questions about forms of government, democracy, independent courts and civic participation.

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Questions and activities

Textbook pages 200–202

Question 1

Write the names of the various types of government discussed in the chapter.

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List democracy, monarchy, theocracy, dictatorship and oligarchy; democracies may be direct or representative.

Answer

Representative democracies can be parliamentary or presidential.

Question 2

Which type of government does India have, and why is it called that type?

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India is a parliamentary democratic republic: citizens elect representatives, the President is not hereditary, and the ministry is accountable to Lok Sabha.

Answer

Each part of the name describes a feature of the system.

Question 3

State three reasons why an independent judiciary is important in a democracy.

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It protects rights, settles disputes fairly and checks government actions against the Constitution.

Answer

Judicial independence helps uphold the rule of law.

Question 4

Do you think a democratic government is better than other forms of government? Why?

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Explain how elections, rights and accountability make democracy valuable; recognise its challenges.

Answer

Support your opinion with reasons and comparison.

Question 5

Match each practice to the type of government: equal treatment before law; religious leader guides every decision; a son inherits the throne; ruler is not bound by a Constitution.

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I—Democracy; II—Theocracy; III—Monarchy; IV—Dictatorship.

Answer

Match by the source and limits of political power.

Question 6

Find the types of government in Bhutan, Nepal, Bangladesh, South Africa and Brazil.

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Bhutan—constitutional monarchy; Nepal—federal parliamentary republic; Bangladesh—parliamentary republic; South Africa—parliamentary republic; Brazil—federal presidential republic.

Answer

Verify country descriptions with current sources.

Question 7

What are possible hurdles in achieving democratic values and ideals? How can they be overcome?

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Name barriers such as discrimination and corruption, then suggest fair laws, transparency, education and participation.

Answer

Strong institutions and active citizens help democratic values grow.

Question 8

Explain how democracy is different from monarchy and dictatorship.

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Compare how leaders gain power, how their power is limited and how citizens can participate or replace them.

Answer

Democracy is based on people’s participation and accountable government.

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