1. Name two essential features of a democratic government.
The two essential features of a democratic government are: (i) People have power to elect their leaders. (ii) Universal Adult franchise (UAF). All the adult citizens of the country have the fight to participate in elections.
2. What was the suffrage movement? What did it accomplish?
The suffrage movement was women's struggle to get their voting rights. This movement secured voting rights for women in US, UK, etc.
3. What are the two types of government?
The two types of government are democratic and authoritarian.
4. What are the various levels of government?
The various levels of government are national, state and local.
5. What is Universal Adult Franchise?
Universal Adult Franchise (UAF) means that all adult citizen in a country are given right to vote without any discrimination on the basis of cast, colour, creed, religion, gender, place of birth, education, etc.
6. What is democracy? Give two examples.
Democracy is form of government where people are free to choose their representatives. Two examples are India and USA.
7. What is Monarchy?
In this system of government, powers are concentrated in the hands of a king or a queen. They do not have to explain their actions or defend the decisions they take.