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The State Legislatures — Syllabus

ICSE · Class 9 · History & Civics

What The State Legislatures covers in ICSE Class 9 History & Civics: 4 topics, for the 2026-27 session. Part of the ICSE Class 9 History & Civics syllabus.

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4 Topics · ICSE Class 9 History & Civics · 2026-27

Topics in The State Legislatures

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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.

Key Concepts

Central concept: State Legislature in India

Types of legislatureGovernorLegislative AssemblyLegislative CouncilChief Minister and Council of MinistersLaw-making powersFinancial powersControl over executive

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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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