Social Science : Civics
FORMS OF GOVERNMENT
AND DEMOCRACY
IV. Give short
answers
1. Give Abraham Lincoln's
definition for democracy.
• According to Abraham Lincoln "Democracy is a government
of the people, by the people and for the people".
2. Mention the forms of democracy
Forms of Democracy Government
• Parlimentary form of government (India, England)
• Presidential form of government (USA, France)
3. Distinguish between direct and
indirect democracy.
Direct Democracy
• Direct Participation of people.
• Ex. Ancient greek city states, Switzerland.
Indirect Democracy
• Indirect (through representations) Participation
• Ex. India, England, USA
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