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Learning Outcomes 

  • Learners are able to name all the three organs of the Indian government - Legislature, Executive and Judiciary 
  • Learners are able to explain the primary functions and responsibilities of each organ.
  • Learners are able to analyse how the three organs of government work together to ensure law making, governance and justice in India.
  • Learners develop a civics awareness by relating the functions of the government organs to real life situations. 

NOTES

India follows the principle of separation of powers, where the government is divided into three main organs:
  • Legislature 
  • Executive 
  • Judiciary 
All three organs have separate powers and responsibilities, but they work together to ensure the country runs smoothly and lawfully.

Legislature 



  • Function: Makes laws.
  • Main Body: Parliament (Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha).
  • Location: Sansad Bhavan, New Delhi.
  • State Level: State Legislative Assemblies.


Executive 



  • Function: Implements laws and runs the government.
  • Main Authorities: President, Prime Minister, and Council of Ministers.
  • Location: Rashtrapati Bhavan and Central Secretariat, New Delhi.
  • State Level: Governor, Chief Minister, and state officials.

Judiciary 


  • Function: Interprets laws and delivers justice.
  • Head Body: Supreme Court of India.
  • Location: Tilak Marg, New Delhi.
  • State Level: High Courts and subordinate courts.

Self Assessment Questions

  1. Name the three organs of government 
  2. Briefly state the functions of government

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