What similarities and differences do you notice between the governance system. Class 6
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What similarities and differences do you notice between the governance system. Class 6
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Question 1.
What similarities and differences do you notice between the governance system at the Central level and at the Panchayat level ? Class 6
Answer:
Differences:
| Aspect | Central Level | Panchayat Level |
| Decision-Making | Decisions are made by elected members in the Parliament. | Decisions are made by locally elected member sin the Gram Sabha. |
| Scope | Covers the entire country and national issues. | Focuses on local village issues and needs. |
| Representation | Representatives are elected by people from large areas. | Representatives are elected by villagers from their own community. |
| Government Schemes | Implements national schemes for development. | Implements local schemes and ensures benefits reach villagers. |
| Participation | Citizens can vote and express opinions but may feel distant from decision-making. | Citizens actively participate in discussions and decisions affecting their lives. |
| Judiciary | It has a set of courts to settle disputes. | It settles or solves the simple, minor cases of civil and criminal nature locally. |
Similarities: In both levels, members are elected by voters. Both have powers to take decision and implement the welfare schemes. Both pay attention to the needs and problems of society. Both collect revenue and are recognised by the Indian Constitution.