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5. The American Revolution was the first great occurrence in the world that strengthened the roots
of democracy.
6. Only 7 prisoners were found in the Bastille when it was stormed in 1789.

C. Match the following :
1. Direct democracy u u The practice in which the people of certain castes were treated as
untouchables.
2. Indirect democracy u u The supreme law of a country which is a source of all laws.
3. Monarchy u u The process of charging an important public person with a serious
crime.

4. Impeachment u u A democracy in which all people take part in the government
directly.

5. Constitution u u The government headed by a king or queen.
6. Untouchability u u A democracy in which all people take part in the government
indirectly.

D. What type of government are we talking about?
1. In this, the people elect their representatives. _________________________
2. In this, the powers are vested in the union. _________________________
3. In this, the head of state and the head of government is one person. _________________________

4. In this, the powers are divided between the union and provinces. _________________________
5. In this, the head of state and head of government are two persons. _________________________
6. In this, the executive holds the power by force. _________________________

E. Tick and write the correct alternatives :
1. The word ______________ (aristocracy /democracy ) means the rule of the people.
2. Democracy is the ______________ (government /rule ) of the people, by the people and for the
people.

3. The Bill of Rights gives ______________ (unconstitutional /fundamental ) rights to the people.
4. ______________ (George Washington /Nelson Mandela ) fought against the policy of apartheid.
5. The Constitution of India ______________ (prohibits /establishes ) untouchability.
6. In a democracy, the ______________ (leaders /people ) elect their representatives.

F. Name any two :
1. countries where movements for democracy have
been undertaken : (a) ______________ (b) ______________
2. leaders of the world who have fought for democracy :
(a) ______________ (b) ______________

3. systems of power : (a) ______________ (b) ______________
4. levels of government in India : (a) ______________ (b) ______________
5. Fundamental Rights given by the Constitution
of India : (a) ______________ (b) ______________
6. key elements of democracy : (a) ______________ (b) ______________
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