G 6_SS_CH 10 - Grassroots Democracy Part 1 - Governance

The biggest fact about government is...

• There are 3 levels

• local is most important

• local manages schools

• state controls military

What is the job of local government?

• to command the military

• protect and serve the local community

• to be the president

• to take care of the public schools

What do you call the leader of the state level?

• governor

• mayor

• president

• commander

Defence is under which Parliament?

• Local

• State

• Federal

Why are police services managed at the state level?

• Because the federal government does not have authority

• Because it is more efficient at the state level

• Because it is a local issue

• Because states have more resources

Answer explanation

Police services are managed at the state level because it allows for more efficient responses to local needs and issues, ensuring that law enforcement is tailored to the specific context of each state.

If the federal and state parliaments pass conflicting laws, which law prevails?

• Federal law

• State law

• Territory law

• Local law

Answer explanation

In the case of conflicting laws, federal law prevails over state law due to the supremacy clause in the Constitution. This means that when there is a conflict, federal legislation takes precedence.

What is an example of a service managed by local government?

• Garbage collection

• Public transportation

• National defense

• Postal services

Answer explanation

Garbage collection is a service typically managed by local governments, as it directly affects community cleanliness and public health. In contrast, public transportation may involve regional authorities, while national defense and postal services are managed at higher levels.

Name of Gandhiji's journal:

• Young Bharat

• Young India

What is the voting age in India?

• 21

• 16

• 18

Which of the following are the functions of government?

• To protect the boundaries.

• To provide health facilities.

• To solve problems like poverty, unemployment etc.

• All of these.