Key Elements of a Democratic Government Question Answers: NCERT Class 6 Social Science - Social and Political Life

Exercise 1
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Maya’s life would be different in South Africa today in the following ways:

1. She can use roads, buses and railway trains as others do without any discrimination. She can also use same bus-stop that other people use.
2. She can attend hotels and restaurants too.
3. She would not be counted in the race of apartheid. She can talk and mingle with anyone.
4. She can use common facilities. She has no fear of police and can walk freely in the path.
5. She has right to vote.


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People participate in the process of government through following ways:

1. By giving votes to their leader.
2. By criticizing the government on various issues.
3. By taking interest in the working of government.
4. By organizing themselves into social movements like rallies, dharnas, strikes, signature campaigns etc.
5. Magazines, newspapers and TV also plays role in discussing government issues and called responsibilities.
6. We should pause to find out what the rally is about, who is participating in it & what it is protesting about.


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We need the government to find solution of many disputes or conflict because:

1. Disputes or conflicts block the way to progress.
2. They often turn violent and cause damage to properties and life of the people.
3. To avoid conflicts and discrimination in the country.
4. Sometimes there is a fear that violence may erupt, with people throwing stones or trying to disrupt the procession.


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The actions taken are:

1. Laws are strictly enforced.
2. Equality & justice are enforced.
3. The discriminatory actions are banned through laws.
4. The government resolve conflicts.


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1. Inequality and justice
2. Banned of untouchability
3. No discrimination on the caste, creed and gender.
4. Resolution of conflicts
5. Participation of people in government