Class 8

Revision worksheet

Civics

1. What do you understand by secret ballot?

2. What is the term of the Lok Sabha? Can it be extended?
3. State the function of the speaker.
4. Which is a permanent house and why?
5. What is the budget?
6. What do you mean by Quorum?
7. Why is our Parliament called a bicameral legislature?
8. How are the members of the Rajya Sabha elected?
9. What are the law making functions of the Parliament?
10. How does the Parliament exercise its control over the executive?
11. Explain the judicial and elective functions of the Parliament.
12. What is the maximum gap between the 2 sessions of the Parliament.
13. If you were given the right to vote, what qualities would you look for in your leader?
14. What are the basic qualifications for a candidate to be the President?
15. How is the President elected?
16. When can a President be impeached?
17. Name some of the dignitaries whom the President can appoint.
18. What are ordinances?
19. From where does the President grant an advance in case of an unforeseen
expenditure?
20. When can National Emergency be declared?
21. What is Presidential rule?
22. If you were appointed the Prime Minister, mention any two progressive policies that
you would implement during your tenure.
23. What are the discretionary powers of the President?
24. What are the functions of the Vice President?
25. Discuss the powers and position of the Prime Minister with reference to his
relationship with the following:
a) Parliament
b) The President
c) The Council of Ministers
26. Define the term portfolio and allotment of portfolios?
27. How long can the cabinet remain in office?
 28. There has been sudden external aggression in our country. What can the President
do in this situation? Whose approval is needed for it?
29. Which judicial body is the apex of the judicial system? Where is it located?
30. Who heads the Supreme Court of India?
31. How are the judges of the Supreme Court/ High Court appointed?
32. What are the qualifications for the judges of the Supreme Court/ High Court?
33. Mention the kinds of disputes that can be brought directly before the Supreme
Court/High Court.
34. What is the Advisory Jurisdiction of the Supreme Court?
35. Why is the Supreme Court known as court of records?
36. The Supreme Court is the guardian of the Constitution. Explain.
37. What are writs? Who can issue writs?
38. Name some of the writs.

Choose the correct answer:

1. The President carries out the functions on the advice of the Prime Minister and the
________
a. Lok sabha
b. Rajya Sabha
c. Council of states
d. Vidhan Sabha
2. The ____________ is also known as the Council of States.
a. Lok Sabha
b. Rajya Sabha
c. Vidhan sabha
d. Vidhan Parishad.
3. The Vice Preident is the ex officio chairperson of the __________
a. Lok Sabha
b. Rajya Sabha
c. Vidhan sabha
d. Vidhan Parishad.
4. Disputes between the union government and the state governments fall under the
________ Jurisdiction of the Supreme Court.
a. Original
b. Advisory
c. Appellate
d. Revisory