3.Why Do We Need a Parliament

Ncert solution for class 8 social science political (civics) chapter-03.

Q1. Why do you think our nationalist movement supported the idea that all adults have a right to vote?
Answer. People had lived in fear of the British government and did not agree with many of the decisions taken by the Britishers under colonial rule.
1. People were subjected to injustice and could not voice their opinions.
2. They faced great danger if they tried to criticise the decisions of the British government.

3. With the coming of independence, everyone became the citizens of a free country. The freedom movement changed this situation and the nationalists began to openly criticise the British government and make demands for freedom and equality.
4. They demanded that there must be elected members in the legislature with a right to discuss the budget and ask questions.

EXTRA QUESTIONS

Question. 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.

Question. 2.What is the purpose of a Parliament?
Answer. The Parliament enables citizens of India to participate in decision making and control the government.

Question. 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.

Question. 4 . Who designed the Parliament house in India?
Answer. The Parliament house in India was designed by the British architect Herbert Baker.

Question.5. What is an EVM?
Answer. An EVM is an Electronic Voting Machine used for elections in India.

Question. 6 Mention the two houses of the Indian Parliament.
Answer. The two Houses of the Indian Parliament are ---
A.The Rajya Sabha
B. The Lok Sabha.

Question. 7. What are the three major duties of the Parliament?
Answer. The three major duties of the Parliament are---
A. To Select the National Government.
B. To Control, Guide and Inform the Government.
C. Law-Making.

3.Why Do We Need a Parliament