Political Science - Concepts - Chapter 1 - Understanding Social Science - Understanding Society India and Beyond - Class 9

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48- Political Science Power and rules 49- What it studies Political Science studies governance, power, and the rights and responsibilities of citizens. 50- A government needs 2 things Someone governing — king or govt The citizens — those governed Both have rights and responsibilities 51- In our example Panchayat made the rule Ignore it, and you're fined Who makes and enforces it = governance 52- In India (Panchayati Raj) In India Panchayati Raj Grassroots democracy 53- Power tied to duty Dharma — moral duty Artha — well-being Rajadharma — ruler's duty 54- The big idea Power is a responsibility, not a privilege.