Why Do We Need a Parliament?

Exercises

1. Why do you think our national movement supported the idea that all adults have a right to vote?
Answer:- Under colonial rule, the people had lived in fear of the British govt. & did not agree with many of the decisions that they took.
1. But they faced great danger if they tried to criticised these decisions.

2. The freedom movement changed this situation & the nationalists began to openly criticise the British govt & make demands.

3. They demanded that there be elected members in the legislature with a right to discuss the budget & ask questions.
That is why nationalist movement supported the idea of universal adult franchise, so that the people can take part in the decision making of the country.

Some Important Extra Questions

1. What are the basic ideals of a democracy?
Answer:- The basic ideals of democracy are…
The participation of the citizens in the government’s decision- making.
The need for the government to have the consent of its citizens in all major issues taken by it.
2. What is the purpose of a Parliament?
Answer:- The Parliament enables citizens of India to participate in decision making and control the government.
3. What was the main principle of the Indian constitution?
Answer:- The main principle of the Indian constitution was Universal adult franchise. All adults in free India could vote and participate in decision- making.

4. How can all the citizens participate in the decision–making process of the government?Answer:- In a democracy general elections are held and all adults have a right to vote. The citizens elect a few people to represent them in the Parliament. The Parliament is made up of all these representatives. These representatives are known as Members of the Parliament. One group, from among these elected representatives forms the government. It is through these representatives that the citizens take part in the decision-making of the government.
5  Who designed the Parliament house in India?Answer:- The Parliament house in India was designed by the British architect Herbert Baker.
6. What is an EVM?
Answer:- An EVM is an Electronic Voting Machine used for elections in India. Indian voting machines use a two-piece system with a balloting unit presenting the voter with a button for each choice connected by a cable to an electronic ballot box.