Social Science · Class 3
Government
Learn Government with notes, examples, and practice questions.
4 sections15–25 min read6 MCQs · 2 examples
Chapter Overview
Government makes rules, maintains order, and provides services like schools, roads, and hospitals. Children learn types of government, why we need laws, and how leaders are chosen in a democracy.
What Government Does
- Makes laws and ensures safety (police, courts)
- Runs schools, hospitals, and welfare schemes
- Builds roads, bridges, and protects environment
- Represents people in democracy
Types of Government
- Democracy: people choose leaders by voting
- Monarchy: king/queen (constitutional or absolute)
- Local, state, and central levels in India
Why Laws Matter
- Laws protect rights and punish wrongdoing
- Traffic rules, property laws, child rights
- Without government, society would be chaotic
Solved Examples
Step-by-step solutions — read each step before checking the final answer.
Democracy
How do citizens choose leaders in a democracy?
- 1Adults vote in elections
- 2Candidate with most votes (or majority) wins
- 3Elected representatives form government
Answer
Through free and fair elections
Government services
Name two services provided by government.
- 1Public schools and hospitals
- 2Roads, police, ration/PDS
Answer
Education, health, infrastructure (any two)
Key Points to Remember
- ✓ Government works at local, state, and national levels
- ✓ Democracy = rule by the people
- ✓ Laws apply equally to all citizens
- ✓ Taxes fund government services
Exam Tips
- • List three functions of government
- • Explain voting in simple words
- • Give example of a law you follow daily
Practice MCQs — Government
Test your understanding with topic-wise multiple choice questions. Explanations appear after each answer.
Question 1 of 6Score: 0/0
In democracy leaders are chosen by: