CLASS VI CIVICS CHAPTER 4 KEY ELEMENTS OF A DEMOCRATIC GOVERNMENT

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Q1. How would Maya’s life be different in South Africa today? 

Ans. There is no longer any discrimination in any sphere of life between whites and Non-whites. All citizens have equal rights.

Q2. What are the various ways in which people participate in the process of Government? 

Ans. There are multiple ways. a. By voting in the elections. b. By taking out rallies and protests if they are unhappy c. By participating in signature campaigns d. By participating in discussions on Television and other modes of public platforms. 

Q3. Why do you think we need the Government to find solutions to many disputes or conflicts? 

Ans. If not these conflicts and disputes can turn into violence and death because, one group may believe it has all the right to use force to prevent other groups from protesting.

Q4. What actions does the Government take to ensure that all people are treated equally?  

Ans. People are given reservation in the education field and in government jobs on the basis of their caste. This is done to uplift their social status. 

Q5. Read through the chapter and discuss some of the key ideas of a democratic government. Make a list. For example, all people are equal. 

Ans. a) All citizens are equal, they have equal access to all the resources of a country. 

b) All citizens are equal irrespective of their caste, gender, economic status, religion. 

c) People who have faced discrimination in the past are eligible for Government jobs to uplift their social status.

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