Government of India Act 1919

High school (ages 12+)
History & Culture

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Write what each word means, using the article.

Do not copy the article. Write two things you learned, the way you would explain them to a friend.

Answers below are taken from the article’s stored facts, so they match what the student read.

1. What is the key architects?Edwin Montagu (Secretary of State for India) and Lord Chelmsford (Viceroy)
2. What is the provincial governance model?Diarchy (division of subjects into 'reserved' and 'transferred')

Diarchy: A system of government where executive power is divided between two distinct authorities, often with differing levels of accountability.
Bicameral Legislature: A legislative body composed of two distinct chambers or houses, designed to provide checks and balances in law-making.
Responsible Government: A form of government where the executive branch is accountable to the legislature, which in turn is accountable to the electorate.
Nationalist Sentiments: A strong feeling of pride and loyalty towards one's own nation, often accompanied by a desire for independence or self-determination.