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Working of Institutions

CBSE · Class 9 · Social Science

Summary of Working of Institutions for CBSE Class 9 Social Science. Key concepts, important points, and chapter overview.

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Overview

Democracy is not just about electing leaders; it requires rulers to work within institutions following specific rules and procedures. This chapter explores how major decisions are made and implemented in India through three key institutions: legislature (Parliament), executive (Prime Minister and Co

Key Concepts

Organized arrangements like Parliament

Organized arrangements like Parliament, Executive, and Judiciary that perform specific functions in governance. They involve rules, procedures, and re

The supreme law

The supreme law-making body consisting of Lok Sabha (House of People) and Rajya Sabha (Council of States), with the President as part of Parliament. I

The branch responsible for implementing government

The branch responsible for implementing government policies, divided into Political Executive (elected ministers led by Prime Minister) and Permanent

Independent courts system including Supreme Court

Independent courts system including Supreme Court, High Courts, and lower courts that interpret laws, resolve disputes, and protect constitutional rig

Different institutions have distinct roles

Different institutions have distinct roles - Parliament makes laws, Executive implements them, and Judiciary interprets them. Each institution checks

Learning Objectives

  • Understand how major policy decisions are taken in India through institutional processes
  • Learn about the roles and functions of Parliament, Executive, and Judiciary
  • Analyze the relationship between different democratic institutions
  • Evaluate what makes institutional functioning more or less democratic
  • Examine real examples of institutional decision-making in Indian democracy

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