In this chapter, From the Rulers to the Ruled: Types of Governments, students explore different forms of governments that exist across the world—from democracies to monarchies, theocracies, dictatorships, and oligarchies.
The chapter explains how governments are formed, how power is distributed, and what values guide different political systems. Using relatable examples like student committees and ancient republics, the lesson introduces key concepts of governance, democracy, and the role of citizens.
Types of Governments Worksheet
What you will learn:
- Meaning and role of government in everyday life.
- Three key functions of government – legislative, executive, and judiciary.
- Different types of governments: Democracy, Monarchy, Theocracy, Dictatorship, Oligarchy
- Fundamental values of democracy like equality, freedom, and participation.
- Difference between parliamentary and presidential forms of democratic governments.
- How governments are formed and where they get their power from.
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Class 7 Social Science Chapter 9 Question Answer
Q1. What is the role of government in our lives?
Ans: Government maintains law and order, provides public services, ensures national security, manages the economy, and works for the welfare of people.
Q2. What is democracy?
Ans: Democracy is a form of government where the power lies with the people who elect their representatives.
Q3. What is a theocracy?
Ans: A government where laws and leadership are based on religious principles and often controlled by religious leaders.
Q4. How is a parliamentary democracy different from a presidential democracy?
Ans: In parliamentary democracy, the executive is part of the legislature (e.g., India). In presidential democracy, the executive is independent (e.g., USA).
Q5. Why is democracy considered the best form of government?
Ans: Democracy promotes equality, freedom of speech, rule of law, and accountability. People have the power to elect their government and influence decisions.
Q6. What are the challenges in maintaining a democracy? How can they be overcome?
Ans:
Challenges: Corruption, wealth inequality, influence of elites, erosion of judicial independence.
Solutions: Active citizenship, free media, fair elections, strong institutions.
From the Rulers to the Ruled MCQ’s
Q1. What is the main source of power in a democracy?
a) Army
b) King
c) People
d) Religious leaders
Q2. Which of the following countries follows a parliamentary democracy?
a) USA
b) UK
c) China
d) Iran
Q3. Which of these is a feature of a dictatorship?
a) Universal Adult Franchise
b) Freedom of Speech
c) One-person rule
d) Rule by Constitution
Q4. Which type of government was followed by Hitler in Germany?
a) Democracy
b) Dictatorship
c) Theocracy
d) Monarchy
Q5. What does the judiciary do in a government?
a) Makes laws
b) Implements laws
c) Ensures laws are followed
d) Conducts elections
Answers:
c) People
b) UK
c) One-person rule
b) Dictatorship
c) Ensures laws are followed