DELHI PUBLIC SCHOOL
NACHARAM
Class : 5
Subject: Social Science
LS.20 OUR GOVERNMENT NOTES
I. Glossary:
1. Nominate: To appoint to an office
2. Political Party: Group of people having common aims
and ideas.
II Answer the following question in brief.
1Q. Name the three levels of government in India.
A. The three levels of government in India are:
1. national level (Central Government)
2. state level (state government)
3. local level (local self government)
2Q. The President is the head of the Government in India. Is this true?
Correct the statement if it is false.
A. The statement is incorrect. In India, the President is the
formal head of state and represents the unity and integrity of the
nation. However, the head of the government is the Prime
Minister, who holds executive power and is responsible for
running the government and making key decisions.
3Q. What is the responsibility of the court?
The courts are a branch of the government that works to protect the
rights of the citizens of India. It is the responsibility of courts to see
that citizens’ rights are not infringed upon.
4Q. Which government takes decisions in the following situations?
AThe Central Government b. The Local Government
c.The State Government
I. Answer the following questions in detail.
1Q. Why do we have three levels of government in our country?
Would it not be easier to have just the Central Government? Justify
your answer.
A. We have three levels of government in India, because
1. India is a huge country and it is not possible for any one government
body to look after the entire country.
2. Hence the Indian government works at three levels – central, state
and local.
3. Each of these levels, there are different government bodies.
4. This makes the governance of the whole country easier and more
effective.
2Q. List the difference between Lok Sabha and the Rajya Sabha.
Lok Sabha Rajya Sabha
1.The Lok Sabha is the lower house 1.The Rajya Sabha is the upper house
of the parliament. of the parliament.
2.Its members are elected directly 2.Its members are not elected directly
by the people for a term of 5 years. by the people. The Members of
Legislative Assemblies (MLA’s) and
Union Territories elect them for a
3.The Lok Sabha can have a term of 6 years.
maximum number of 552 members. 3.The Rajya Sabha can have a
maximum of 250 members.
3Q. Describethe role of the Prime Minister and the Council of Ministers in
the Central Government of India.
PRIME MINISTER COUNCIL OF MINISTERS
Leads the executive branch of the Assists the Prime Minister in
government. making decisions.
Heads the Council of Ministers and Ensures smooth functioning of the
coordinates its work. government.
Represents the country in Implements government policies
international matters. and programs.
Guides government policies and Advises the President on various
makes important decisions. matters.
4Q. The structure and functions of the State Governments are exactly the
same as the Central Government. Do you agree? Give reasons for your answer.
1️. No, the State Government works for a state, while the Central
Government works for the whole country.2️. The Chief Minister
leads a state, but the Prime Minister leads the country.3️. The
State Government handles local issues like police and schools, while the
Central Government manages national issues like defence
Activity 1: Create a Campaign Poster 🗳🗳
Objective: Design a creative election campaign poster to convince people to vote
for you.
Instructions:
● Include a catchy slogan, your name, party name, and symbol.
● Write a short message on why people should vote for you.
● Use bright colors and bold fonts to make it stand out!
🗳 Your Vote, Your Power!
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