Class 9 Social Science Chapter 6, Democracy, traces democratic traditions from early times, sets out the principles a democracy rests on, compares types of democracy, and looks at how India practises it and the challenges it faces.
What Class 9 Social Science Chapter 6 Covers
Tracing Democratic Traditions from Early Times looks at the long history of the idea.
Principles of Democracy covers popular sovereignty, the rule of law, fundamental rights, separation of powers, accountability and transparency, the multi-party system, and safeguarding the rights of vulnerable groups.
Types of Democracy, India’s Living Democracy and its Challenges compare forms of democracy around the world, describe democracy in practice in India, and end with a section on democracy and you.
Rights, duties and power: Dr B.R. Ambedkar chaired the Drafting Committee of the Constitution. Besides Fundamental Rights, the Constitution sets out Fundamental Duties and Directive Principles, and the Right to Education (Article 21A) was added in 2009. Separating the law-making, executive and judicial powers stops one body from making, carrying out and enforcing laws alone, and the chapter compares how democracies such as India work around the world.
Exercises in Chapter 6
- Questions and activities at the end of the chapter, after a Before we move on… recap.
Read Class 9 Social Science Chapter 6 Online
More Chapters
- Previous: Chapter 5: State and Society up to 1000 CE
- Next: Chapter 7: Elections
- All Social Science chapters and the other Class 9 books: Class 9 NCERT books 2026-27
FAQ
What are the principles of democracy in Class 9 Social Science?
Popular sovereignty, rule of law, fundamental rights, separation of powers, accountability and transparency, a multi-party system, and protection of vulnerable groups.
Is Democracy a separate chapter in the new Class 9 book?
Yes, Chapter 6, followed by Chapter 7 on Elections.
When was the Right to Education added to the Constitution?
In 2009, as Article 21A.