Chapter 2: The Role of the Government Quiz - CBSE Class 4 Social Science

Free practice quiz: Chapter 2: The Role of the Government (CBSE Class 4 Social Science). 19 multiple-choice questions with answers and explanations. Play online, no sign-up needed.

This CBSE Class 4 Social Science practice quiz has 19 multiple-choice questions on Chapter 2: The Role of the Government, and 19 of them come with an explanation. Try the 5 sample questions below (tap an option to check yourself), then play the full quiz online. No sign-up needed.

Sample questions

1. What is the main function of the government?

   1. To create chaos
   2. To serve the public
   3. To avoid laws
   4. To oppress people
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   Answer: B. To serve the public

   The main function of the government is to serve the public by establishing laws and providing services.

2. What is the role of local government?

   1. To handle national defense
   2. To manage community services
   3. To set foreign policy
   4. To supervise state governments
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   Answer: B. To manage community services

   Local government is responsible for managing community services such as schools, parks, and waste management.

3. What is democracy?

   1. Rule by one person
   2. Rule by many people
   3. Rule by none
   4. Rule without laws
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   Answer: B. Rule by many people

   Democracy is a form of government where power is vested in the people, who rule either directly or through freely elected representatives.

4. How can citizens hold the government accountable?

   1. By voting
   2. By ignoring laws
   3. By protesting without consent
   4. By giving up their rights
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   Answer: A. By voting

   Citizens can hold the government accountable by exercising their right to vote during elections.

5. Which government body is responsible for making laws?

   1. Judiciary
   2. Executive
   3. Legislative
   4. Police
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   Answer: C. Legislative

   The Legislative body, also known as Parliament or Congress, is responsible for making laws.

More questions in this quiz

Answers and explanations are in the full quiz.

1. Which of the following is not a role of the government?
2. Who is responsible for enforcing laws in a country?
3. Which branch of government interprets the laws?
4. What does the executive branch do?
5. Why is it important for citizens to participate in government?
6. What role do laws play in society?
7. What is the primary reason for having a government?
8. Which is not a service typically provided by the government?
9. What are government regulations meant to do?
10. What is one of the responsibilities of the Executive branch?
11. What might happen if laws are not enforced?
12. What is a significant function of local governance?
13. How does the government help in disasters?
14. What is the purpose of government audits?

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