Forms Of Government And Their Functions In Society

The video tutorial introduces the concept of government, explaining its functions and roles. It covers the different levels of government in India, including national, state, and local levels. The tutorial discusses various types of government systems such as monarchy, dictatorship, and democracy, highlighting their characteristics. It further delves into the forms of democracy, distinguishing between direct and representative democracy. The video concludes with an explanation of voting rights, focusing on universal suffrage and the voting system in India.

What is one of the primary functions of a government?

• To organize sports events

• To protect the boundaries of the country

• To entertain the public

• To manage private businesses

Which level of government is responsible for local self-governance in India?

• National government

• State government

• Local self-government

• International government

What is the role of the judiciary in the government?

• To make laws

• To implement laws

• To ensure laws are obeyed

• To conduct elections

In a monarchy, who holds the power to govern?

• The military

• Elected representatives

• The citizens

• A monarch

Which form of government is characterized by power resting in the hands of one person or a small group?

• Dictatorship

• Democracy

• Oligarchy

• Monarchy

What is the most popular form of government in the world today?

• Monarchy

• Democracy

• Dictatorship

• Theocracy

In a direct democracy, who votes on every issue?

• The military

• Elected officials

• The monarch

• Every adult citizen

What is a key feature of representative democracy?

• Citizens vote on every issue

• The military governs the country

• A monarch rules the country

• Elected representatives make decisions

In a parliamentary system, who runs the government?

• The military

• The Prime Minister and ministers

• The President

• The judiciary

What does universal suffrage mean in the context of voting?

• Only the wealthy can vote

• Only men can vote

• Only government officials can vote

• All adult citizens have the right to vote