Question 9 - Teachoo Sample Paper - Social Science Class 10 - Paper 1 - Solutions to CBSE Sample Paper - Social Science Class 10 - Social Science Class 10

Which of the following is NOT an organ of government that shares power in a democracy?

1.  Legislature

2.  Executive

3.  Judiciary

4. Military

Answer:

Answer by student

So, the correct answer is option (D): Military

Detailed explanation by Teachoo

* In a democracy, all the power doesn't rest with any one organ of the government. Legislature, Executive, and Judiciary - are considered the three organs of government that share power in a democracy.

• (A) legislature is responsible for making laws , and it is typically composed of elected representatives from the citizen of the country. 
  
  
• (B) Executive is responsible for enforcing laws , and it is typically composed of the President or Prime Minister and their appointed cabinet members. 

• (C) Judiciary is responsible for interpreting laws and resolving disputes , and it is typically composed of judges and courts.

• (D) Military is an organization responsible for national defense and security, and it is typically under the control of the Executive branch . 

Thus, the correct answer is option (D): Military