CBSE Class 6 Social Studies – What is Government?

Chapter Overview

The government plays a crucial role in the smooth functioning of a society. It creates and enforces laws, protects citizens, and ensures that public services are available. In this chapter, students will learn about different types of government, how governments are formed, and their role in our lives.

Important Keywords

• Government: The body that makes and enforces laws and policies in a country.
• Democracy: A system of government where the people elect their leaders.
• Monarchy: A form of government where a king or queen rules the country.
• Republic: A government where the people elect their leaders, who are not monarchs.
• Constitution: A set of rules that defines the government’s powers and the rights of the people.