Q1
What does the legislature do?
AMakes laws
BImplements laws
CInterprets laws
DNone of these
CBSEClass 9 (CBSE)Social ScienceCh 15 · Topic 1
The Legislature, Executive and Judiciary
India's government is divided into three branches - the legislature (makes laws), the executive (implements laws), and the judiciary (interp
Core concept
The legislature, consisting of Parliament at the national level and state assemblies at the state level, is responsible for debating, passing, and amending laws.
How it works
The executive, headed by the President and Prime Minister at the national level, implements laws and manages the day-to-day administration of the government.
Why it matters
The judiciary, including the Supreme Court and High Courts, interprets laws, resolves disputes, and ensures that laws align with the Constitution.
Key detail
This separation of powers, with checks and balances between the three branches, prevents any single branch from becoming too powerful, protecting democracy and citizens' rights.
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• India's government has three branches: legislature, executive, judiciary.
• The legislature makes laws.
• Parliament and state assemblies are legislatures.
• The executive implements laws.
• The President and Prime Minister lead the executive.
• The judiciary interprets laws.
• The Supreme Court and High Courts are part of the judiciary.
• Separation of powers prevents any branch from becoming too powerful.