Class 8, Civics, Chapter 1- Introduction to the Parliamentary System, Answer in one sentence, Maharashtra Board.

Class 8 Civics Chapter 1–Introduction to the Parliamentary System | 20 Answers in One Sentence | Maharashtra Board.

This worksheet covers 20 important one-sentence questions and answers from Chapter 1 of the Class 8 Civics textbook (Maharashtra State Board). Every question is taken from the textbook, with short and simple answers that are easy to memorise for exams and quick revision.

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• 20 "Answer in one sentence" questions from Chapter 1
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In Class 8 Civics, Chapter 1, students learn about:

1. The three branches of government

   • Legislature–makes laws

   • Executive–implements laws

   • Judiciary–provides justice

   • The Constitution defines each one's functions, limits, and how they relate to each other.

2. Two main types of government

   • Parliamentary system (India)

   • Presidential system (USA)

   • Some countries like France, Germany and Switzerland follow other systems suited to their own circumstances.

3. Where the parliamentary system came from

   It developed in England — an unwritten constitution run on traditions, customs and conventions. India adopted it but with changes to suit Indian conditions.

4. Characteristics of India's parliamentary system

   • Parliament = President + Lok Sabha + Rajya Sabha

   • Members are directly elected by the people; elections are held at regular intervals

   • The party with a majority in the Lok Sabha forms the government; if no party gets a clear majority, a coalition government is formed

   • The leader of the majority party becomes Prime Minister and selects the Council of Ministers

   • The Council of Ministers does a dual job — implementing laws and fulfilling legislative responsibilities.

5. Responsible government & collective responsibility

   The Council of Ministers is answerable to the Legislature for all its actions and policies. A decision taken by any single ministry is treated as the decision of the entire Council of Ministers — that's collective responsibility.

6. No-confidence motion

   The Executive survives only on the confidence of the Legislature. If the Lok Sabha passes a no-confidence motion, the Executive must resign — this is the Legislature's most effective tool of control.

7. Parliament is supreme

   The Parliament represents the sovereign authority of the people and decides policies for public welfare, which is why it's called the supreme body.

8. Why India chose this system

   Parliamentary institutions began developing during British rule, so Indians were already familiar with them. The Constituent Assembly adopted it after thorough discussion, with modifications for Indian conditions.

9. Importance of discussion and deliberation

   Opposition parties point out shortcomings in policies and laws, so debate leads to better, more effective laws.