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The chapter “The Parliamentary System: Legislature and Executive” in NCERT Class 8 SOCIAL SCIENCE explains the structure and functioning of India’s parliamentary democracy. It introduces students to the two main organs of governance: the Legislature, responsible for making laws, and the Executive, responsible for implementing them. The chapter highlights the roles of the President, Prime Minister, Council of Ministers, Lok Sabha, and Rajya Sabha, and how they work together to ensure effective governance.



Through examples and case studies, learners understand the system of checks and balances, accountability, and separation of powers. The NCERT Class 8 SOCIAL SCIENCE – The Parliamentary System: Legislature and Executive chapter helps students appreciate democratic principles, understand policy-making, and recognize the responsibilities of elected representatives in a parliamentary system.