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Working of Institutions

CBSE · Class 9 · Social Science

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Key Topics to Revise

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Major Policy Decision Making Process

  • Government decisions are made through a systematic process involving multiple institutions
  • The Mandal Commission case (1990) serves as a perfect example of institutional functioning
  • Office Memorandum (O.M. No. 36012/31/90-Est) reserved 27% government jobs for SEBC (Socially and Educationally Backward Classes)
2

Parliament - The Legislature

  • Parliament is the final authority for making laws in India
  • Consists of two Houses: Lok Sabha (House of People) and Rajya Sabha (Council of States)
  • President is part of Parliament but not member of either House
3

Political Executive - The Government

  • Executive implements policies and runs day-to-day administration
  • Two types: Political Executive (elected, temporary) and Permanent Executive (appointed, permanent)
  • Political executive has more power because it represents people's will
4

The President - Head of State

  • President is head of state while PM is head of government
  • Elected indirectly by MPs and MLAs
  • Exercises nominal/ceremonial powers

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Organized arrangements like ParliamentThe supreme lawThe branch responsible for implementing governmentIndependent courts system including Supreme CourtDifferent institutions have distinct roles

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