KRIGYAN

The State, the Government, and You

Class 7 · Social Science

1 idea in Class 7 Social Science, explained in plain words, with games and quizzes to practise.

State, Government and Democracy

Part of: Governance and Democracy

A state has four parts: people (citizens), land (a fixed territory), a government (system to run the country), and sovereignty (full power to make laws without outside control). The government is just one part of the state; it can change after elections but the state remains. Democracy: rule by the people (demos = people, kratos = rule). Republic: the head of state is elected, not hereditary. India is a democratic republic — its president is elected indirectly by elected representatives. The UK, Canada and Sweden are democracies but NOT republics — they have a monarch.

Why it matters. Understanding the distinction between state, government, democracy and republic helps students appreciate the design of India's political system.

Try it in two minutes

  1. Ask: what are the four parts of a state?
  2. Ask: what is the difference between a democracy and a republic?
  3. Ask: is the UK a republic? Why not?

Try at home. Ask your child to name one country that is a democracy but not a republic, and explain the difference.

What your child will practise

  • State, Government and Democracy: Jungle Quick Fire (Quick Fire)
  • State, Government and Democracy: Space Puzzle (Clue Puzzle)
  • State, Government and Democracy: Time Travel Quest (Collect the Answer)
  • Quiz: State, Government and Democracy (8 questions)