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The State Legislatures

ICSE · Class 9 · History & Civics

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Key Topics to Revise

1

Structure and Types of State Legislatures

  • India has 28 states and 8 Union Territories, each state has its own legislature
  • Unicameral Legislature: Single house (Legislative Assembly only) - 22 states
  • Bicameral Legislature: Two houses (Legislative Assembly + Legislative Council) - 6 states
2

Legislative Assembly (Vidhan Sabha)

  • Composition: 60-500 members (except special states)
  • Direct election by universal adult franchise using secret ballot
  • Special provisions: Sikkim (minimum 32), Goa and Mizoram (40 each)
3

Legislative Council (Vidhan Parishad)

  • Maximum strength: 1/3rd of Legislative Assembly strength
  • Minimum strength: 40 members (normally)
  • Permanent house - not subject to dissolution
4

Powers and Functions of State Legislature

  • Legislative Powers: Laws on State List and Concurrent List subjects
  • Financial Powers: Budget approval, tax authorization, salary fixation
  • Executive Control: Questions, no-confidence motions, debates

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A unicameral legislature has only oneThe lower house of state legislatureThe upper house in bicameral statesThe Governor is the constitutional headThe presiding officer elected by

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