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The State Legislatures

ICSE · Class 9 · History & Civics

Summary of The State Legislatures for ICSE Class 9 History & Civics. Key concepts, important points, and chapter overview.

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Overview

India's federal structure comprises 28 States and 8 Union Territories, each with its own legislature. State legislatures are crucial components of India's democratic framework, responsible for making laws on state and concurrent subjects. They can be either unicameral (one house) or bicameral (two h

Key Concepts

A unicameral legislature has only one

A unicameral legislature has only one house (Legislative Assembly), while a bicameral legislature has two houses (Legislative Assembly and Legislative

The lower house of state legislature

The lower house of state legislature with members directly elected by universal adult franchise. It consists of 60-500 members (except special provisi

The upper house in bicameral states

The upper house in bicameral states with a maximum of 1/3rd strength of the Assembly but not less than 40 members. It's a permanent house with members

The Governor is the constitutional head

The Governor is the constitutional head of the state, appointed by the President for 5 years. The Governor summons sessions, gives assent to bills, an

The presiding officer elected by

The presiding officer elected by the Assembly from among its members. The Speaker maintains order, regulates proceedings, categorizes bills, and acts

Learning Objectives

  • Understand the structure and composition of state legislatures in India
  • Distinguish between unicameral and bicameral legislatures
  • Analyze the powers and functions of Legislative Assembly and Legislative Council
  • Examine the role of the Governor in state legislation
  • Evaluate the relationship between the two houses in bicameral states

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Key topics in The State Legislatures include Structure of State Legislature, State Legislatures Overview, State Legislature Structure Overview. These are the concepts ICSE Class 9 examiners draw on most — study them first, then practise related questions.
How to score full marks in The State Legislatures — ICSE Class 9 History & Civics?
Start by understanding all key concepts. Practise previous year questions from this chapter. Revise formulas and definitions regularly. Use flashcards for quick revision before the exam.

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