Grassroots Democracy – Part 1 Governance | Class 6 Social Science Notes
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Three Levels of Government
Governments operate at multiple levels to effectively manage different issues. In India, there are three levels or tiers of government: local, state (regional), and national (central). Each level handles specific matters suited to its scope. For example, if a bulb in your home is not working, you first check the bulb or switch (local level). If the problem persists, you might call an electrician (state level). If the issue is with the electricity supply itself, you may contact the Electricity Board (national level). Similarly, in governance, local governments handle community-level issues, state governments manage regional matters, and the central government deals with national concerns. For instance, in the event of flooding, local authorities may handle minor floods, state governments intervene in larger floods affecting multiple areas, and the central government steps in during massive disasters by providing relief and resources. This multi-tier system ensures that governance is closer to the people and more responsive to their needs.
📊 Diagram: Fig. 10.4 depicts the three levels of government in India—local, state, and central—and illustrates their roles in managing issues like floods, showing how responsibilities escalate from local to national level based on the problem's scale.
🧪 Activity: Students are encouraged to identify and discuss the roles of different government levels in daily life and during emergencies like floods.
🔗 Connection: Leads to understanding the specific functions and responsibilities of the three government organs at national and state levels.
Frequently asked questions
1. What is the meaning of ‘governance’?
Governance is the process of taking decisions, organizing the society's life with different sets of rules, and ensuring that they are followed.
2. Why do we need a government?
We need a government because it is the group of individuals or the system that makes rules and ensures that they are followed, which helps maintain order and harmony in society.
3. What is the meaning of ‘democracy’? Why is it important?
Democracy is a system of governance where citizens have a say in the laws and rules governing the society, usually through elected representatives. It is important because it allows people to participate in decision-making and ensures that laws are fair and representative of the people's will.
Describe the two pictures given in Fig. 10.1 on page 151 — what differences do you see between them? How do you connect this with our discussion on rules? What are some of the rules in your school? Who made them?
The two pictures in Fig. 10.1 show contrasting scenes: one likely depicts disorder or conflict, and the other shows order and harmony. The differences highlight the importance of rules in maintaining social order. This connects with the discussion that rules are necessary to avoid disagreements and disorder. Some rules in school include punctuality, discipline, and respect for teachers and classmates. These rules are usually made by the school management or governing body.
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