Resource 20241023142517 Class 9 Working Institution Worksheet

Class: IX Social Science
Chapter-4 (Working of Institutions)
1 The Indira Sawhney and others vs Union of India Case, was filed on which concern?
2 Mention some of the major functions or responsibilities of the government. It
formulates and implements several welfare schemes.
3 What is a Parliament? Which are the different ways through which Parliament
exercises political authority on behalf of the people?
4 The Lok Sabha is more powerful than the Rajya Sabha.
5 Who is an executive? What are the two kinds of executive? Distinguish them.
6 What are the various types of ministers that constitute the Council of Ministers? Why
Parliamentary democracy in most countries is often known as the Cabinet form of
government?
7 “The Prime Minister in India has wide ranging powers”. Explain
8 What are the powers and functions of the President of India?
9 Explain the process of appointment of a judge of the Supreme Court and the High
Courts.
10 What are the functions and powers of the Supreme Court?
11. CHOOSE THE CORRECT OPTION:
1. Consider the statements given below and choose the correct answer:
Statement I: Parliament all over the world can make new laws, change existing laws, or
abolish existing laws and make new ones in their place.
Statement II: Any parliament make decisions regarding international warfare.
A. Statement I is correct and II is incorrect
B. B. Statement I is incorrect and II is correct
C. C. Both I and II are incorrect
D. D. Both I and II are correct
2. Which of the following statements about the judiciary is true?
i) Every law passed by the Parliament needs approval of the Supreme Court.
ii) Judiciary can strike down a law if it goes against the spirit of the Constitution.
iii) Judiciary is independent of the Executive
iv) Any citizen can approach the courts if her rights are violated
Options:
A. i), ii), iii)
B. ii), iii) and iv)
C. i) and ii)
D. Only ii)
3. Observe the following picture and choose the correct option:
A. The President chairs the cabinet meeting.

B. The Opposition leader chairs the cabinet meeting.
C. A cabinet meeting is chaired by the Prime Minister.
D. The Speaker chairs the cabinet meeting.
4. What is an Executive?
A. An assembly of people’s representatives with the power to enact laws for a country.
B. A set of procedures for regulating the conduct of government and political life in the
country
C. A body of persons having authority to initiate major policies, make decisions and
implement them on the basis of the Constitution and laws of the country
D. A set of institutions that have the power to make, implement and interpret laws so as
to ensure an orderly life.
5 Who among the following is the part of the political executive?
A. The District Collector
B. The Secretary of the Ministry of Home Affairs
C. The Home Minister
D. The Director General of Police
6 President is the head of the
A. Parliament
B. State
C. Government
D. None of the above.
7. In What ways Lok Sabha exercises Supreme power over Rajya sabha
i) Lok Sabha exercises more power on money matter
ii) Lok Sabha controls the President of India.
iii) During the joint session, decision is taken by the Lok Sabha because of its
larger number of members.
iv) Its guides the functioning of Rajya Sabha.
Options: A. i) and iii)
B. i) and iv)
C. ii) and iv)
D. All the above
12.Read the extract carefully and answer the following questions:
The powers and the independence of the Indian judiciary allow it to act as the guardian of the
Fundamental Rights. Citizens have a right to approach the courts to seek remedy in case of any
violation of their rights. In recent years the Courts have given several judgments and directives to
protect public interest and human rights. Anyone can approach the courts if public interest is hurt
by the actions of government. This is called public interest litigation. The courts intervene to
prevent the misuse of the government’s power to make decisions.
Q.1. Who appoints the judges of the Supreme court and the High Courts
Q.2. How can a Chief Justice be removed from his position?
Q.3. What are the powers of the judiciary in India?

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Chapter-4 (Working of Institutions)

A. The President chairs the cabinet meeting.

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