What is Government? - Chapter Wise CBSE Solved Question and Answer Based On NCERT
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Q1: What are the main features of a democratic country?
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The main features of a democratic country are:-
People have the power to elect their representative to form and run the government and also to take decision on their behalf.
The competitive elections are held at regular intervals.
There is a separation of powers between the three organs of the state i.e. legislature, executive and judiciary.
Freedom of speech and expression.
Fundamental rights are enjoyed by its citizens.
Effective participation of the people in the decision making process
Q2: Democracy is a better form of government. Explain
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The forms of government like monarchy and dictatorship (of a military or of a political party), the Rural or group-wields supreme power and people have no remedy against its misuse. There is no individual freedom, freedom of speech or expression to the people. On the other hand, in a democratic system, the people have rights to participate in the working of the government and the government is accountable to the people
Q3: How electronic voting machines are used in elections?
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The Election Commission has started using Electronic voting machines to ensure free and fair elections. Each machine has the names and symbols of the candidates in a constituency. In EVM, the voter has to press the button to vote for the candidate of his/her choice. The machine is very easy to operate.
