Class 7 · Social Science · Exploring Society: India and Beyond - Part I

9. From the Rulers to the Ruled: Types of Governments

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A government in which a king or queen rules, usually by inheritance, is a

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Answer: A. monarchy

Power passes within a royal family.

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A country whose head of state is elected, not born into the post, is a

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Answer: A. republic

India is a republic; the President is elected.

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A government where one person holds all power without being answerable to the people is a

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Answer: A. dictatorship

Citizens cannot freely change the ruler.

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