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• Right to live and travel anywhere in
People taking part in a protest rally;
it demonstrates our right to freedom
of speech and the right to take
peaceful processions
• Right to freedom of speech – we can
speak freely without fear.
• Right to follow any religion.
• Right to equality and justice.
Some other forms of government are :
Monarchy : It is a system
ruled by a king or queen.
The monarchy is
hereditary, that is, when
the monarch dies, his or
her child becomes the new
Queen Elizabeth
ruler. In some monarchies, II, the queen
the monarch has full of England
power. In some countries, there is also a
democratic government, and the king or
queen does not have complete power.
Dictatorship : It is ruled by a single leader
who has full power. He or she often
misuses this power to oppress the people.
The rule is not hereditary.
Communism : All property is owned by
the government. It provides its people
with healthcare, education, and welfare.
All people are seen as equal by this
government.
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the country
• Right to choose our profession
• Right to free and compulsory
education for all children up to the age
of 14
However, these rights are not absolute,
and the government may take certain
measures, like reserving jobs or seats in
colleges for the backward and poorer
sections of society, for their upliftment.
Our Fundamental Duties
Duties always go along with Rights.
Some of our important Fundamental
Duties as citizens of India are.
• We must follow the rules laid down by
the Constitution.
• We must honour the national flag and
national anthem.
• We must help to keep our country
united.
• We must defend our country in times
of danger.
• We must protect our national property.
• We must protect our environment.
• We must treat all Indians equally.
Directive Principles
Our Constitution lays down certain
guidelines for the government to follow
for the welfare of the people. Some
important guidelines are :
• Providing proper living conditions for
all citizens.
• Providing work for everyone.