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ICSE · Class 9 · History & Civics

4 concept maps of The State Legislatures for ICSE Class 9 History & Civics, each also written out as a text outline.

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A comparison chart illustrating the key differences between unicameral and bicameral state legislatures in India, including the states that have each type.
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Structure of State Legislature

Structure of State Legislature

The map in words

  • State Legislature
    • Governor
      • Constitutional Head
      • Appointed by President
      • 5 year term
    • Legislative Assembly
      • Directly Elected
      • 60-500 Members
      • 5 Year Term
      • Controls Executive
    • Legislative Council
      • Mixed Composition
      • Permanent House
      • 6 Year Term
      • Advisory Role

State Legislatures Overview

State Legislatures Overview

The map in words

  • State Legislatures
    • Types
      • Unicameral
        • Only Assembly
        • 22 States
        • Single House
      • Bicameral
        • Assembly plus Council
        • 6 States
        • Two Houses
    • Legislative Assembly
      • Composition
        • 60-500 members
        • Direct election
        • 5 year term
        • 25 years min age
      • Powers
        • Legislative
        • Financial
        • Executive control
    • Legislative Council
      • Composition
        • Max 1/3 of Assembly
        • Min 40 members
        • 6 year term
        • 30 years min age
      • Election Method
        • 1/3 by local bodies
        • 1/3 by Assembly
        • 1/12 by teachers
        • 1/12 by graduates
        • 1/6 nominated
    • Governor
      • Appointment
        • By President
        • 5 year term
        • 35 years min age
      • Powers
        • Legislative
        • Executive
        • Emergency
        • Judicial

State Legislature Structure Overview

State Legislature Structure Overview

The map in words

  • State Legislature
    • Governor
      • Constitutional Head
      • Appointed by President
      • Five Year Term
    • Unicameral States
      • 22 States
      • Only Vidhan Sabha
      • Directly Elected
    • Bicameral States
      • 6 States
      • Vidhan Sabha
        • Lower House
        • More Powerful
      • Vidhan Parishad
        • Upper House
        • Limited Powers
    • Powers
      • Legislative
        • State List
        • Concurrent List
      • Financial
        • Budget Approval
        • Taxation
      • Executive Control
        • Questions
        • No Confidence

State Legislature in India

State Legislature in India

The map in words

  • State Legislature in India
    • Types of legislature
    • Governor
    • Legislative Assembly
    • Legislative Council
    • Chief Minister and Council of Ministers
    • Law-making powers
    • Financial powers
    • Control over executive

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the important topics in The State Legislatures for ICSE Class 9 History & Civics?
Key topics in The State Legislatures include Structure of State Legislatures, Creation and Abolition of Legislative Councils, The Governor of a State, Legislative Assembly: Composition and Membership. Study these first, then practise questions on each for Class 9 exams.
What do the concept maps for The State Legislatures show?
The 4 maps show how the ideas in The State Legislatures connect: Structure of State Legislature; State Legislatures Overview. Each map is also written out as an outline on this page.
How should I revise The State Legislatures for Class 9 exams?
Learn the core ideas first, then work through the 53 practice questions on The State Legislatures. Revise definitions regularly and use flashcards for quick recall before the exam.

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