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Exercises — Parliamentary System
🎓 Class 8
Social Science
CBSE
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Ch 6 — The Parliamentary System
⏱ ~15 min
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Chapter Summary & Exercises
NCERT Exploring Society: India and Beyond Part I | Chapter 6: The Parliamentary System: Legislature and Executive
Chapter Summary
Key Takeaways
- India's Parliamentary system ensures power is shared, decisions are debated, and leaders are held accountable.
- The Legislature makes laws, the Executive implements them, and the Judiciary ensures they follow the Constitution.
- Parliament represents the voice of the people and reflects the federal spirit of democracy.
- Both at the Centre and in the states, structures balance representation, responsibility, and unity.
- Checks and balances between institutions protect citizens' rights and uphold democratic values.
- Parliamentary functioning needs to become more efficient to avoid thwarting the country's progress.
Key Terms
| Term | Meaning |
|---|---|
| Bicameral | Legislative system with two houses (Lok Sabha + Rajya Sabha) |
| Federalism | Power distributed between central, state, and local governments |
| Bill | Draft of a proposed law before Parliament |
| Standing Committee | Permanent committee of MPs that scrutinises government activities |
| Question Hour | First hour of session where MPs question ministers |
| Money Bill | Financial bill that can only originate in Lok Sabha |
| Union List | Subjects on which only the central government can legislate |
| State List | Subjects on which only state governments can legislate |
| Concurrent List | Subjects both Union and State can legislate on |
| Vidhan Sabha | State legislative assembly |
| Vidhan Parishad | State legislative council (upper house, in some states) |
Three Pillars of Indian Democracy
NCERT Questions and Activities
Q1. State Representatives
L3 ApplyFind out how many representatives from your state are in each House of Parliament.
Q2. Voice of the People
L4 AnalyseWhat makes the Indian Parliament the "voice of the people"? How does it ensure different opinions are heard?
Guidance
Parliament is the voice of the people because its members are directly and indirectly elected by citizens. Different opinions are heard through: debate on bills, Question Hour, committee reviews, representation from diverse constituencies and parties, and the bicameral structure where both houses discuss legislation.Q3. Executive Responsibility to Legislature
L4 AnalyseWhy do you think the Constitution made the Executive responsible to the Legislature?
Guidance
To prevent authoritarian rule. Since the Legislature represents the people, making the Executive answerable to it ensures the government acts in the public interest, uses resources wisely, and can be questioned and removed if it fails to serve the people.Q4. Why Bicameral?
L4 AnalyseWhy do you think we chose a bicameral legislature at the Union level?
Guidance
A single house was considered inadequate for a large, diverse country. The Rajya Sabha represents states' interests (federalism), provides a review mechanism for legislation, prevents hasty lawmaking, and ensures broader representation including nominated experts in various fields.Q5. Track a Bill's Journey
L3 ApplyTrack the journey of a recent bill passed by Parliament. Identify which House introduced it, whether there were major debates, and how long it took to become law. Use newspaper archives, government websites, and Lok Sabha debate records.
Q6. Model Parliament
L6 CreateChoose a recent law. Divide into teams to role-play: MPs debating in Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha, ministers answering questions, and the President giving assent. Present a short skit showing how a bill becomes a law.
Q7. Women's Reservation Bill
L4 AnalyseThe Women's Reservation Bill, 2023, was passed with wide support. Why might it have taken over 25 years for this bill to be passed, despite being discussed for so long?
Q8. Parliament Disruptions
L4 AnalyseSometimes Parliament is disrupted and does not function for the scheduled number of days. What impact does this have on the quality of laws and public trust in representatives?
Q9. Interest Groups
L6 CreateCreate "interest groups" among students and list questions related to any policy you may want to ask your MP and/or MLA. How would questions differ based on whether they are for the MP versus the MLA?
Q10. Role of the Judiciary
L4 AnalyseWhat is the role that the Judiciary plays in Indian democracy? What could happen if we did not have an independent judiciary?
Guidance
The Judiciary interprets laws, resolves disputes, safeguards fundamental rights, and ensures all branches operate within constitutional limits. Without an independent judiciary: unconstitutional laws could not be challenged, fundamental rights could be violated without remedy, there would be no check on the Legislature or Executive, and citizens would have no recourse against government overreach.📋
Competency-Based Questions — Chapter Review
Q1. Which of the following is NOT a legislative function of Parliament?
L2 UnderstandQ2. Explain the concept of "collective responsibility" of the Council of Ministers to the Lok Sabha.
L3 ApplyQ3. Why is Lal Bahadur Shastri's resignation over a railway accident considered an exemplary act of democratic governance?
L4 AnalyseCreative Q. Draft a letter to your MP raising a concern about an issue in your constituency. Include the problem, its impact, and your suggested solution.
L6 Create🎲 Variety Question Block — Chapter Review
True or False
1. The Judiciary has the power to strike down laws that violate the Constitution.
2. The Prime Minister is the nominal head of the Indian state.
3. Parliament meets in three sessions each year: Budget, Monsoon, and Winter.
Match the Following
Column A
Column B
1. Legislature
(a) Implements laws
2. Executive
(b) Interprets laws
3. Judiciary
(c) Makes laws
4. Sengol
(d) Symbol from Chola period representing just rule
Creative / Open-Ended
If you could attend one session of Parliament as a visitor, which session would you choose (Budget, Monsoon, or Winter) and why? What questions would you hope to hear discussed?
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the important questions in NCERT Class 8 Civics Chapter 6?
NCERT Class 8 Civics Chapter 6 includes multiple-choice questions, short answer questions, long answer questions, and competency-based questions (CBQ). Students should focus on key concepts, definitions, and application-based reasoning from the chapter for thorough exam preparation.
How to prepare for Class 8 Civics Chapter 6 board exam?
To prepare effectively for Class 8 Civics Chapter 6, read the NCERT textbook carefully, understand key definitions and concepts, practise all exercise questions, attempt CBQ-style questions for higher-order thinking, and revise diagrams, timelines, or data tables from the chapter.
What is the marking scheme for Class 8 Civics in CBSE?
The CBSE marking scheme for Class 8 Civics typically includes 1-mark MCQs, 3-mark short answer questions, and 5-mark long answer questions. Competency-based questions (CBQ) involving case studies and data interpretation are also included as per NEP 2020 guidelines.
Are NCERT exercises sufficient for Class 8 Civics exams?
NCERT exercises form the foundation for Class 8 Civics exams. Most CBSE board questions are directly or indirectly based on NCERT content. Practising all in-text and end-of-chapter questions along with CBQ-format practice ensures comprehensive preparation.
What types of questions come from Chapter 6 in Class 8 Civics?
Chapter 6 of Class 8 Civics typically features objective-type MCQs, assertion-reason questions, short descriptive answers, map-based or diagram questions, and case-study based CBQ questions testing analysis and evaluation skills.
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