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The State Legislatures

ICSE · Class 9 · History & Civics

Complete topic list for The State Legislatures in ICSE Class 9 History & Civics. Key concepts, sub-topics, and what to focus on for board exams.

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Topics in The State Legislatures

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

Key Concepts

Central concept: State Legislature

Types of State LegislaturesLegislative AssemblyLegislative CouncilGovernorPowers and FunctionsBill Passage Process

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 Legislature, State Legislatures Overview, State Legislature Structure Overview. These are the concepts ICSE Class 9 examiners draw on most — study them first, then practise related questions.
How to score full marks in The State Legislatures — ICSE Class 9 History & Civics?
Start by understanding all key concepts. Practise previous year questions from this chapter. Revise formulas and definitions regularly. Use flashcards for quick revision before the exam.

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