NCERT Class 7 Civics Chapter 3 ‘How the State Government Works’: Notes and Solutions (Free PDF)

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Class 7 Civics Chapter 3

Summary: NCERT Class 7 Civics Chapter 3

In NCERT Class 7 Civics Chapter 3, students will learn about the work of the government at the state level. How does this take place in a democracy? What is the role of a Member of the Legislative Assembly (MLA) and Ministers? How do people express their views or demand action from the government? This chapter will answer all of these questions. 

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Important Definitions in NCERT Class 7 Civics Chapter 3

  • Constituency: A particular area from which all the voters living there choose their representatives. This could be, for example, a panchayat ward or an area that chooses an MLA. 
  • Majority: This is a situation when more than half the number in a group supports a decision or an idea. This is also called a simple majority. 
  • Opposition: This refers to elected representatives who are not members of the ruling party and who play the role of questioning government decisions and actions as well as raising new issues for consideration in the Assembly. 
  • Press Conference: A gathering of journalists from the media who are invited to hear about and ask questions on a particular issue and are then expected to report on this to the larger public.

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Important Questions in NCERT Class 7 Civics Chapter 3: Free PDF Download

1. Use the terms ‘constituency’ and ‘represent’ to explain who an MLA is and how is the person elected. 

Ans. Every state in India has a Legislative Assembly. Each state is divided into different areas or constituencies. From each constituency, people elect one representative who then becomes a Member of the Legislative Assembly (MLA). These MLAs, therefore, belong to different political parties.  

2. How did some MLAs become Ministers? Explain. 

Ans. A political party whose MLAs have won more than half the number of constituencies in a state can be said to be in a majority. The political party that has the majority is called the ruling party and all other members are called the opposition. After the elections, the MLAs belonging to the ruling party elect their leader who becomes the chief minister

3. Why should decisions taken by the Chief Minister and other ministers be debated in the Legislative Assembly? 

Ans. The chief minister and other ministers have the responsibility of running various government departments or ministries. They have separate offices. A Legislative Assembly is a place where all the MLAs, whether from the ruling party or from the opposition meet to discuss various things. Hence, some MLAs have dual responsibilities: one as an MLA and the other as a minister.

4. What was the problem in Patalpuram? What discussion/ action was taken by the following? Fill in the table.

Public Meeting
Legislative Assembly
Press conference
Chief Minister

Ans. 

Public MeetingCondemned the government, carried out protests and put forth their demand
Legislative AssemblyDiscussed the issue and decided on the course of action
Press ConferenceCondemned the government, carried out protests, and put forth their demand
Chief MinisterVisited the village of Patalpuram, announced compensation to the affected families, also clarified the future action that will be taken to solve the problem

5. What is the difference between the work that MLAs do in the Assembly and the work done by government departments?

Ans. The MLAs have to work with various departments like the Public Works Department, the Agriculture Department, the Health Department, the Education Department and so on. They also have to answer questions that are asked in the Legislative Assembly and convince people asking the questions that proper steps are being taken. At the same time, newspapers and the media widely discuss the issue and the government has to respond, for example, by holding press conferences. The government can also decide to make new laws for the state regarding sanitation and health facilities. For example, it may make it compulsory for municipal corporations to ensure that there are adequate toilets in every urban area. It may also ensure that a health worker is appointed in every village. This act of making laws on certain issues is done in the Legislative Assembly of each state. The various government departments then implement these laws. Laws for the entire country are made in the Parliament.

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FAQs

Q.1. What is the meaning of Constituency?

Ans: A constituency is a particular area from which all the voters living there choose their representatives. 

Q.2. What do you mean by Majority?

Ans: A majority is when more than half the number in a group supports a decision or an idea. This is also called a simple majority. 

Q.3. What does Opposition mean?

Ans: Opposition refers to elected representatives who are not members of the ruling party and who play the role of questioning government decisions and actions as well as raising new issues for consideration in the Assembly. 

Q.4. Who is an MLA?

Ans: An MLA or Member of the Legislative Assembly is elected by the public in his/her constituency.

Q.5. What is a Legislative Assembly?

Ans: A Legislative Assembly is a place where all the MLAs, whether from the ruling party or from the opposition meet to discuss various things.

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