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The State Legislatures — Revision Notes
ICSE · Class 9 · History & Civics
The State Legislatures revision notes for ICSE Class 9 History & Civics: 4 topics in quick points. Part of the ICSE Class 9 History & Civics syllabus.
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1. Structure of State Legislatures
- India has 28 States and eight Union Territories.
- Each State has its own Legislature.
- A Legislature with one House is called a unicameral legislature.
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2. Creation and Abolition of Legislative Councils
- A Legislative Council can be created or abolished by a resolution of the State Legislative Assembly.
- The resolution must be passed by a majority of the total membership of the Assembly and by at least two-thirds of the members present and voting.
- After that, an Act of Parliament is needed.
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3. The Governor of a State
- There shall be a Governor for each State.
- The same person can be appointed Governor for two or more States.
- The Governor is the constitutional head of the State.
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4. Legislative Assembly: Composition and Membership
- The Legislative Assembly of each State consists of not more than 500 and not less than 60 members.
- Members are chosen by direct election through universal adult franchise and secret ballot.
- MLA candidates must be citizens of India.
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The State Legislature is the lawA unicameral legislature has only oneA bicameral legislature has two HousesThe Governor is the constitutional headThe Chief Minister is the real
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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.
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