Civics
Rule of law and respect for rights
कानून का शासन और अधिकारों का सम्मान
In Class 9 Civics, within the chapter “What is Democracy? Why Democracy?”, students examine how democracy depends on the rule of law and respect for citizens’ rights. The topic explains that laws should apply equally to all, including those in power, and that democratic government must protect fundamental freedoms, dignity, and equal treatment rather than act arbitrarily.
Practice questions
If government bans a peaceful assembly but gives no written reason, what is lacking?If courts are independent but poor citizens cannot reach them due to cost, what question arises?If a law stops citizens from seeking information from government, what is most affected?If government demolishes only constructions of opposing citizens and leaves identical constructions of supporters, what is the problem?If government makes a law freeing itself from all investigations, what is the democratic concern?If government says rights exist only in peace and no rights remain in crisis, what is the correct understanding?If no review is available for a government official's decision, what danger may increase?If government stops both journalists and citizens from questioning policy, which pair is affected?If rule of law is to be tested, what should be checked together?What is the deep conclusion of rule of law and respect for rights?If an elected government enforces law only on opponents and exempts supporters which principle is most weakened?If citizens have the right to go to court but courts work under government pressure why will protection of rights remain incomplete?If government stops a peaceful movement without reason by calling it a national threat what is the main democratic concern?If a law is used only to frighten one critic what is the problem from the view of rule of law?If a majority government stops peaceful expression of a minority language which democratic value is affected?If police keeps a citizen detained without stating the reason for arrest what is missing?If government makes a law and still punishes a community without hearing what deficiency is clear?If courts can review government orders what type of control over government becomes stronger?If law is unclear and officials punish by interpreting it as they wish what danger exists for citizens?If a powerful person escapes for the same crime and a weak person is punished which principle breaks?