Syllabus
Rights: These are the basic human rights and freedoms that every citizen is entitled to by the constitution.
* Fundamental Duties: These are the moral obligations of all citizens to help promote a spirit of patriotism and to uphold the unity of the country.
* Directive Principles: These are guidelines or principles given to the central and state governments of India to be kept in mind while framing laws and policies.
Democratic Processes and Elections
This group covers the mechanics of how a democracy functions, particularly focusing on the electoral system.
* Origin of democracy and its types: The historical development of democracy and the different forms it can take, such as direct and indirect democracy.
* Public opinion: The collective attitudes and beliefs of the general population on a particular issue.
* Representation: The process by which people choose representatives to act on their behalf in a government.
* Franchise: The right to vote.
* Secret Ballot: A voting method in which a voter's choices are confidential.
* Nomination: The process of formally proposing a candidate for election.
* The Campaign: The organized activities undertaken by candidates and their supporters to win an election.
* Presidential elections: The specific process for electing a president.
* Symbol: A unique mark or logo used by a political party during an election.
Broader Societal and International Context
This category includes topics that relate to the society and the country's place in the global community.
* Languages: The official and regional languages of a country.
* Cities and Villages: The different types of settlements within a nation.
* The United Nations: An international organization that promotes global cooperation.