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What is a unicameral legislature?
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A unicameral legislature has only one House. In a State, that House is the Legislative Assembly or Vidhan Sabha. It is found in States that do not have a Legislative Council.
What is a bicameral legislature?
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A bicameral legislature has two Houses: the Legislative Assembly and the Legislative Council. In India, only six States have a bicameral legislature. The Council is an upper House that can delay bills…
Which States have a bicameral legislature?
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Andhra Pradesh, Bihar, Maharashtra, Karnataka, Telangana, and Uttar Pradesh have a bicameral legislature. In these States, both the Legislative Assembly and the Legislative Council exist.
What is the role of the Governor in a State Legislature?
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The Governor is the constitutional head of the State. The Governor acts on the aid and advice of the Council of Ministers headed by the Chief Minister, except in discretionary matters. The Governor al…
Who appoints the Governor and how long is the term?
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The Governor is appointed by the President on the recommendation of the Union Council of Ministers. The term is five years, but the Governor can be removed earlier or asked to continue for some time b…
What are the qualifications for becoming a Governor?
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A Governor must be a citizen of India, at least 35 years old, and must not hold any office of profit. These conditions ensure that the post is held by an adult Indian citizen with no conflicting paid …
What does Article 163 say about the Governor and the Council of Ministers?
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Article 163 says that there shall be a Council of Ministers with the Chief Minister at the head to aid and advise the Governor in the exercise of the Governor’s functions, except in matters where the …
What is a Legislative Assembly?
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The Legislative Assembly, or Vidhan Sabha, is the lower or only House of a State Legislature. Its members are directly elected by universal adult franchise and secret ballot. It is the main law-making…
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