Class 9 – Political Science (Working of Institutions)
Case Study 1:
A decision was taken by the Prime Minister without consulting the Cabinet. Later, it was criticised for not following proper procedure.
(a) Which body should be consulted?
Answer: (ii) Cabinet
(b) Why is consultation important?
Answer: (ii) Democratic decision
(c) What is Cabinet?
Answer: A group of senior ministers who take major government decisions.
(d) What does this show?
Answer: Decisions should be collective, not individual.
Case Study 2:
A law was passed by Parliament after discussion and approval by both Houses and was later signed by the President.
(a) Which institution makes laws?
Answer: (ii) Legislature
(b) What are the two Houses?
Answer: (i) Lok Sabha & Rajya Sabha
(c) What is role of President?
Answer: To give assent and make the bill a law.
(d) Why is discussion important?
Answer: It ensures careful decision-making and representation.
Case Study 3:
The Supreme Court declared a law invalid because it violated Fundamental Rights.
(a) Which institution is this?
Answer: (iii) Judiciary
(b) What is this power called?
Answer: (ii) Judicial Review
(c) What is role of judiciary?
Answer: To interpret laws and protect Fundamental Rights.
(d) Why is it important?
Answer: It ensures laws are fair and constitutional.
Case Study 4:
The Parliament questioned the government about its policies and actions during a session.
(a) Which function is this?
Answer: (ii) Control over executive
(b) Which house is more powerful?
Answer: (ii) Lok Sabha
(c) Why is Lok Sabha powerful?
Answer: It controls money matters and government formation.
(d) Why is questioning important?
Answer: It ensures accountability of the government.
Case Study 5:
The President appointed the Prime Minister and other ministers based on the majority party in Lok Sabha.
(a) Who appoints the Prime Minister?
Answer: (ii) President
(b) On what basis?
Answer: (ii) Majority support
(c) What is role of PM?
Answer: To lead the government and take major decisions.
(d) Why is majority important?
Answer: It ensures democratic legitimacy and stable government.
