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The document is a social science lesson for Class 5 students at Holy Cross Convent Senior Secondary School, focusing on the structure and functions of government in India. It covers key concepts such as the roles of the President, Governor, and Judiciary, as well as the differences between the Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha. Additionally, it emphasizes the importance of government in maintaining law and order and the concept of democracy.

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Governing Ourselves

The document is a social science lesson for Class 5 students at Holy Cross Convent Senior Secondary School, focusing on the structure and functions of government in India. It covers key concepts such as the roles of the President, Governor, and Judiciary, as well as the differences between the Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha. Additionally, it emphasizes the importance of government in maintaining law and order and the concept of democracy.

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HOLY CROSS CONVENT SENIOR SECONDARY SCHOOL,AMBIKAPUR

CLASS -5
SUBJECT-SOCIAL SCIENCE
Note- Students are requested to write in their social science
[Link] gel pen is recommended.
Chapter 7
Governing Ourselves
[Link] questions:
1. What is a government?
Ans: Government is a group of people which has the power and
authority to govern a country or a nation.
2. What does the Parliament consist of?
Ans: Parliament consists of-
• The President
• The Lok Sabha
• The Rajya Sabha
II. Give one -sentence answers:
[Link]-
(a) the law making body of India
Ans: The Parliament is the law making body.
(b) the two houses of Indian Parliament
Ans: (i) Lok sabha
(ii) Rajya Sabha
are the two houses of Indian Parliament.
[Link] how many years is a member of the Rajya Sabha elected?
Ans: For six(6) years is a member of Rajya Sabha elected.
[Link] becomes Chief Minister in a state?
Ans: The leader of the majority party becomes Chief Minister in a state.
III. Write short notes on:
1. President –
• The President is the head of the country.
• Member of Rajya Sabha and Lok Sabha and State
Legislative Assemblies form an Electoral College to
elect the President.
• The President is elected for a period of five years .
2. Governor –
• The Governor is the head of the state.
• The Governor is appointed by the President.
• Governor is also appointed for term of 5 years.
3. Judiciary –
• It is an important organ of state.
• The Supreme Court is the highest court in India.
• It is located in New Delhi.
• The Judiciary consists of the Supreme Court , High
Court, District and Session court.
IV . Answer the following:
1. Why do people want a Government for their country?
Ans: A government protects people’s freedom and their [Link]
maintains law and order.
2. Define Democracy.
Ans: Democracy is a government of the people,for the people and by
the people.
3. How is the Lok Sabha different from Rajya Sabha ?
Ans : Difference between Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha are-
*Lok Sabha-
• It is the lower house of parliament.
• Its members are elected directly by the people.
• Any Indian citizen who is more than 25 years of age can
contest elections to the Lok Sabha.
*Rajya Sabha-
• It is the upper house of the parliament.
• Its members are elected by the state legislative
assembly.
• Rajya Sabha is a permanent body that cannot be
dissolved.
4. How is the President of India elected?
Ans : The President of India is elected by the member of Rajya
Sabha,Lok Sabha and State Legislative Assembly . President is the head
of the country.
5. Why is a Coalition Government formed ?
Ans: When no single party gets the majority then many parties come
together and form the [Link] this way a coalition government
is formed.
V. HOTS questions:
1. Why do people join different political parties?
Ans: People join different political parties because everyone has the
right to follow their own beliefs,views and ideas.

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