Project and Activity, HOTS, Life Skills

Social Science : Civics

FORMS OF GOVERNMENT AND DEMOCRACY

VI. Project and Activity

1. Discuss in the class what is universal adult franchise. Why is it important?

2. "Democracy is the power of majority which respects minority". Discuss.

3. Conduct a mock election in your class.

4. A group discussion on the merits and demerits of democracy of India in the classroom.

VII. HOTS

1. Will you have the right to equality under dictatorship? What would be the attitude regarding public opinion in such a country?

• A state which is ruled by a dictator is dictatorship.

• A political leader possesses the full power

• This power is used in an harsh manner

• Under this type of government public opinion have no place. Opinions are not accepted.

• There is no freedom of right to raise one's voice.

2. How does democracy lead to a peaceful and a harmonious life among the citizens? Explain.

• Fundamental rights are safe guarded

• Basic freedom which every citizen has the right to enjoy to develop his personality

VIII. Life Skills

Select a group of countries. Research each country and tell what type of government it has : Aristocracy, Monarchy, Autocracy, Oligarchy, Theocracy, Democracy, Republic. Then, provide characteristics of this country that helped you determine the type of government

Country Name : Vatican

Type of government : Theocracy

Characteristics of the country's government: The head of catholic church Pope. He exercises legislative, executive and judicial power

Country Name : France

Type of government : Democracy

Characteristics of the country's government: President head of the state, Shares power with Prime Minister

Country Name : Oman

Type of government : Monarchy

Characteristics of the country's government: Sultan of Oman is head of the state. He appoints a cabinet to assist him.