Madhya Pradesh Board Class 11 Political Science — Flashcards for Quick Revision

A: Human beings are unique in two respects: (1) They possess reason and the ability to reflect on their actions, and (2) They have the capacity to use language and communicate with each other. This allow

A: Political theory systematically examines basic questions about society and government, such as how society should be organized, why we need government, and what is the best form of government. Its obj

A: Political theory examines questions like: How should society be organized? Why do we need a government? What is the best form of government? Does law limit our freedom? What does the state owe its cit

A: Freedom is essentially the absence of constraints. It represents the desire of people to be in control of their own lives and destinies, and to have the opportunity to express themselves freely throug

A: Swaraj incorporates 'Swa' (self) and 'Raj' (rule), meaning both rule of the self and rule over self. Gandhi emphasized it as 'learning to rule ourselves' - liberation in redeeming one's self-respect,

A: Negative liberty is 'freedom from' - defining an inviolable area where individuals can act without external interference. Positive liberty is 'freedom to' - concerned with creating conditions that ena

A: Equality is a powerful moral and political ideal that invokes the idea that all human beings have equal worth regardless of their colour, gender, race, or nationality. It maintains that human beings d

A: The French revolutionaries used the slogan 'Liberty, Equality and Fraternity' to revolt against the landed feudal aristocracy and the monarchy.

A: No, treating people with equal respect need not mean always treating them in an identical way. Society requires division of work and functions, and people often enjoy different status and rewards. The