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C. Write True or False.

1. In India, there is a rule of the people, by the people but not for the people.
2. As a form of government, democracy is very different from the rule of a king or
a dictator.
3. Democracy does not imply the rule of the common people.

4. New Zealand became the first nation to grant equal voting rights to all its
citizens.

5. Democracy is not just a form of government alone.
6. All members of the society should have equal economic opportunities.

D. Answer the following questions.
1. How do citizens in a democratic country participate in the government?
2. Explain why democracy is much more than just a form of government.

3. Write a note on election.
4. What do you understand by rule of law?
5. What is a democratic society?

6. What is economic democracy?
7. Our constitution guarantees certain basic rights to all its people. What is the purpose
being this?
8. What is more important in a democracy — all citizen should have equal voting rights or
all citizens should have food, clothing and shelter?

H TS Question
H TS Question
How is constitution important for a democracy?

Activity
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Activity
Samuel and Melody are from two different countries. While Samuel lives in democratic country,
Melody lives in a country ruled by a monarch. They meet on a school exchange programme and
become friends. Write an imaginary conversation between them in your notebook. Do not forget
to highlight their feelings about the political set-up of their respective countries.

Value Based Question
Value Based Question

Do you notice any case of inequality around you? Suggest measures to eradicate inequality.

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