Electoral Politics — Social Studies STD 9 — Question

What does ‘referendum’ mean?

What is a party ticket?

"Democracy enhances the dignity of citizens." Explain.

Here are different opinions about what made India a democracy. How much importance would you give to each of these factors?
Democracy in India is a gift of the British rulers. We received training to work with representative legislative institutions under the British rule.

Of all the institutions that we have studied in this chapter, name the one that exercises the powers on each of the following matters.

1. Decision on allocation of money for developing infrastructure like roads, irrigation etc. and different welfare activities for the citizens.
2. Considers the recommendation of a Committee on a law to regulate the stock exchange.
3. Decides on a legal dispute between two state governments.
4. Implements the decision to provide relief for the victims of an earthquake.

What is meant by booth capturing?

What are the different activities associated with election campaigns? 

When did the Government of India appoint the second Backward Classes Commission? Who was its head?

Here are different opinions about what made India a democracy. How much importance would you give to each of these factors?
Freedom Struggle challenged the colonial exploitation and denial of different freedoms to Indians. Free India could not be anything but democratic.

Are these restrictions on the right to freedom justified? Give reasons for your answer.

1. Indian citizens need permission to visit some border areas of the country for reasons of security.
2. Outsiders are not allowed to buy property in some areas to protect the interest of the local population.
3. The government bans the publication of a book that can go against the ruling party in the next elections.