Assignment. A. Write True or False for each statement. Rewrite the False statements:

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1 Civics Chapter1: Indian Constitution Assignment Class VIII A. Write True or False for each statement. Rewrite the False statements: a) All the Fundamental Rights are available to both, the citizens as well as non-citizens. b) The practice of untouchability has been made illegal. c) Right to Freedom of Speech and Expression does not mean that we can say what ever we like. d) Each citizen of India has the freedom to practice and spread his religion. B. Fill in the blanks : a) Social democracy means in every field of life. b) In a state, the state favours a particular religion. c) is a system of Government that is chosen by the people and is also answerable; to the people. d) To ensure progress of our country, spreading and developing becomes an absolute necessity. C. Answer the following questions briefly: a) Why does a democratic country need a Constitution?

2 b) What is a secular state? How is it different form a theocratic state? Give examples. c) Explain the Right to Freedom granted by our Constitution. d) Define the term Democratic Republic. e) How many amendments has our Constitution made till date? f) What would happen if there were no restrictions on the power of the elected representatives? g) Write three differences between the Lok Sabha & Rajya Sabha. h) The column on the left, lists some key features of the Indian Constitution. In the other column, write two sentences, in your own words, on why you think, this feature is important:- KEY FEATURE SIGNIFICANCE 1. Federalism 2. Separation of Powers 3. Fundamental Rights 4. Parliamentary Form of Government CH-2: UNDERSTANDING SECULARISM 1 What is Secularism? 2 Why is it important to separate Religion from a state? 3 What is Indian Secularism? 4 Why is it important that government schools do not promote any one religion? 5 In what ways Indian Secularism different from that of other democratic countries? 6 State the fourth point of Fundamental Rights of the Indian Constitution. 7 Secularism is separating religion from the powers of the state. Discuss why is it vital to separate the powers of the state from religious practices. 8 Mention few points related to secularism in USA constitution. 9 What are the strategies followed by Indian Government to establish Secularism? 10 What are the objectives of the Indian constitution that advocates secularism?

3 11 What do you understand from the statement ''Freedom to interpret religious teachings differently'' in context with practice of untouchability CHAPTER-3 WHY DO WE NEED A PARLIAMENT Q-1 Define the following terms:- a) Executive b) Legislature c) Judiciary d) Coalition e) Question f) Money bill Q-2 Give full forms: a) P.M.O. b) M.L.A. c) E.V.M. d) M.P. Q-3 Short Answer questions: a) Why is an E.V.M. popular? How is it beneficial for the environment? b) How are the members of Lok Sabha elected? c) What is importance of questions hour in the working of legislature? d) Name some national and regional parties of India? e) How is Lok Sabha more powerful than Rajya Sabha?

4 Q-4 Long answer question: a) How does union legislature exercise control over the executive? b) Differentiate between the compositions of Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha? c) Discuss powers and functions of a parliament? d) Why is the role of the prime minister important in a parliament? e) In what ways has the parliament integrated marginalized communities for political participations? f) How is an ordinary bill passed in the parliament? Chapter 4- Understanding Laws I. Choose the correct options: 1.Abuse of the woman includes a)verbal abuse B)Sexual abuse c)economic abuse d)all of the above 2.The Protection of women form Domestic Violence Act came into effect in the year. a)1919 b)2002 c)2004 d) Which Act shows British Arbitrariness? a)the Sedition Act b)the Rowlatt Act

5 c)both a and b d)none of the above 4.After being passed in both Houses of Parliament, new bill is then sent to the. a)president b)prime Minister c)home Minister d)supreme Court II. Fills in the blank: a) The Rowlatt act allowed the British government to imprison people without. b) All persons in independent India are before the law. c) The colonial law was. d) Indian judges began to play a greater role in making. e) The role of citizens is crucial in helping the frame different concerns that people might have into laws. III. Short Answer questions: Q1. Who make laws for a country Q2. How were the laws made in ancient period? Q3. Who introduced the rule of law in India? Q4. Who made laws for India in colonial period? Q5. Who has the power to modify laws? Q6. Give one example to show that British law was arbitrary. Q7. What did the Indian nationalists do against the arbitrary laws of British? Q8. Why were the new laws against domestic violence introduced? Q9. Which groups took the lead of domestic violence bill Chapter. 5: Judiciary I Answer the following:- 1. What is a judicial system? 2. What is the work and function of Judiciary? 3. Why is it important for judiciary to be independent and impartial in a democracy? 4. Explain the aspects which make judiciary an independent organ of the state.

6 5. Discuss the structure of courts in India. 6. What do your understand by integrated judicial system of India? 7. Every citizen has a right to justice but access to courts is difficult for a majority of citizens. Why? 8. Introduction of Public interest Litigation is a significant step in ensuring justice to all.justify the statement. 9. Differentiate between Civil and Criminal law. II. Answer the following in a line: (b) Why is Supreme Court called The Guardian of the Constitution. (c) When was the Supreme Court of India established? (d) Name the states that share High courts. (e) Name the different names by which the Subordinate Courts in India are known by? (f) What was the decision given by the Supreme Court of India for the PIL filed by the PUCL Organization? (g) What are the three levels of Courts in India? (h) How many High Courts are currently present in India? (i) Name the predecessor of the Supreme Court