CIVICS- CH 1,2,3 Flashcards

1
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Most preferred form of government

A

Democracy

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2
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Judiciary is the part of the government which

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enforces the law made by the legislature

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3
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The two pillars of Democracy

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Justice & Equality

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4
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If the Lok Sabha is dissolved and elections are held ahead of five years it is called

A

Mid term elections

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5
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In a government, the body that is empowered to make laws is called

A

Legislature

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6
Q

The tenure of a member of the legislative council is

A

6 years

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7
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Two types of bills that are presented in the legislature

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Ordinary bills & Money bills

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8
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Two houses in the legislature

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Unicameral & Bicameral Legislature

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9
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A draft of law is prepared and presented in

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The Legislature

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10
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Who has the power to remove the governor of a state?

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The President

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11
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When the views of the public are expressed freely, it is called

A

Public opinion

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12
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Landmark Act passed by the government in October 2005

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Right to Information Act ( RTI)

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13
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Reporting different view points is to give the public

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Unbiased information

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14
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An independent media keeps the judiciary under check by

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Reporting on court decisions

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15
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Any misinformation by the media would weaken

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the mutual trust & cooperation among people ; threaten the unity of the nation

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