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SST NOTES - What Is Government

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SST NOTES - What Is Government

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Ch- 3 | What Is Government?

Subject - SST | For Exam Prep: |

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• Definition- A Government is the system or a group of people with the authority to govern a country
or a state.

The Government is primarily responsible for maintaining law and order, ensuring national security,
providing public services,

managing the economy, supporting social welfare, handling foreign relations, and protecting the
environment.

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• A Government can be of many types- Democracy, Republic, Monarchy, Aristocracy and Dictatorship
and so on.

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• Question 1: Why does a country/state need a Government?

• Ans: A country or state needs a government to maintain law and order, protect citizens, and
provide essential services like healthcare, education, and infrastructure.

It also manages the economy, enforces justice, and ensures stability for societal development.

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•LEVELS OF GOVERNMENT-

• Country / National Government

• State Government

• Local Government

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• Question 2: A constitutional government by definition is a-


• Ans: A limited government, A constitutional government is a limited government because its
powers are restricted by a constitution, ensuring accountability and protecting citizens' rights.

It follows the rule of law, divides power among branches (separation of powers), enforces checks and
balances, and guarantees individual freedoms. This prevents authoritarian rule and ensures a fair,
democratic system.

• Central/National Government – Oversees Defense, foreign relations, economy, taxation, and


national policies, ensuring unity across the country.

• State/Regional Government – Manages education, healthcare, transport, policing, and state laws,
adapting national policies to local needs.

• Local Government – Handles water supply, sanitation, local roads, public safety, and community
welfare, directly serving residents' daily needs.

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• Democracy – A system where citizens elect leaders and have a say in decision-making, ensuring
government accountability and majority rule.

• Republic – A form of democracy where leaders are elected to represent the people, and
governance is based on a constitution or laws.

• Monarchy – A government led by a king or queen, where power is inherited, either with absolute
control or limited by a constitution.

• Aristocracy – Rule by a privileged, elite class (usually nobles or the wealthy), often based on
birthright, education, or wealth.

• Dictatorship – A system where one leader or a small group holds absolute power, often gained by
force, with little or no public participation.

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