Why do we need a Parliament? Quiz - CBSE Class 6 Social Science

Free practice quiz: Why do we need a Parliament? (CBSE Class 6 Social Science). 23 multiple-choice questions with answers and explanations. Play online, no sign-up needed.

This CBSE Class 6 Social Science practice quiz has 23 multiple-choice questions on Why do we need a Parliament?, and 23 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. Why do we need a Parliament?

   1. To pass laws
   2. To conduct elections
   3. To manage schools
   4. To control the weather
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   Answer: A. To pass laws

   Parliament is a legislative body that is responsible for making laws. Therefore, its primary function is to pass laws.

2. How does Parliament represent the views of the people?

   1. By having people vote directly
   2. By including representatives elected by the people
   3. By choosing famous personalities
   4. By conducting public surveys
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   Answer: B. By including representatives elected by the people

   Parliament represents the people's views through elected representatives who voice the concerns and interests of their constituents.

3. What is required for a bill to become a law?

   1. Approval by the Parliament and the President
   2. Only approval by the Prime Minister
   3. Approval by the citizens
   4. Voting by local governments
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   Answer: A. Approval by the Parliament and the President

   For a bill to transform into law, it must gain approval from both houses of Parliament and then receive the President's assent.

4. Which system ensures that one branch of government does not become too powerful?

   1. Totalitarianism
   2. Separation of Powers
   3. Judicial Review
   4. Executive Reversal
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   Answer: B. Separation of Powers

   The Separation of Powers is a model for governance where the legislative, executive, and judicial branches oversee each other to maintain balance.

5. During which process are laws checked for constitutionality?

   1. Legislation
   2. Judicial Review
   3. Amendments
   4. Ratification
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   Answer: B. Judicial Review

   Judicial Review is the process by which courts determine the constitutionality of laws passed by Parliament.

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Answers and explanations are in the full quiz.

1. Which of the following is NOT a function of Parliament?
2. What is one way the Parliament keeps a check on the government?
3. The Parliament plays an important role in...
4. Who can propose a new law in Parliament?
5. What happens if a proposed law is rejected by Parliament?
6. What is the role of the Speaker in Parliament?
7. Which of the following best describes a bill?
8. Which of the following is a type of parliamentary system?
9. What is the term for the group of leaders elected to represent the government?
10. When a government wants to change an existing law, what is the process called?
11. What does representation in Parliament imply?
12. What is a notable feature of a bicameral Parliament?
13. In which country is Parliament seen as the supreme authority?
14. Why is the budget discussed in Parliament?
15. What events can lead to a vote of no-confidence against the government?
16. A school has 300 students, and two-thirds of them are girls. How many boys are there?
17. If the price of a book is $15 and a student buys 3 books, how much will they spend in total?
18. A farmer has 120 apples and wants to pack them into boxes of 20 apples each. How many boxes does he need?

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