N.C.E.R.T. Simplified

Q. What is the importance of political institutions? A.  i) The PM and the cabinet are institutions that take all important policy decisions. ii)  The civil servants are responsible for taking steps to implement the minister's decisions. iii) Supreme Court is an institution where disputes between the citizens and the government are finally  settled. iv) Parliament is an institution consisting an assembly of elected representatives. It is the supreme political authority on behalf of the people. Q.  Discuss the powers of the Indian Parliament. A.  i) Parliament is the final authority for making laws in our country. It can make new laws, change existing laws, or abolish existing laws and make new ones in their place. ii)It exercises some control over hose who run the government. Those who run the government can take decisions only so long as they enjoy the support of the parliament. iii) Parliament controls all the money the government has. Public ...

Democratic Rights Electoral Politics Working Of Institutions

Q1. What is the importance of rights in a democracy? A1.  Rights are necessary for the very sustenance of democracy. They are important in the following ways: i) Political rights like right to vote allow people to elect their rulers. ii) Because of rights, people enjoy various freedoms like freedom of speech, expression, belief, faith and worship. iii) Rights protect minorities from the oppression of the majority. Rights of minorities ensure that the majority cannot do whatever they want. iv) Some rights ensure that the government does not misuse its powers and attack the freedoms of its own citizens. Q2. Explain the provisions of right to equality as mentioned in the Indian constitution. A2. Right to equality (mentioned in Articles 14-18) - i) Rule of equality (equality before law): It means that no person is above the law. The government shall not deny any person in India equality before the law or equal protection of laws. ii) There is equality of opportunity ...