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What is the State Legislature?
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The State Legislature is the law-making body of a state in India. It consists of the Governor and either one or two houses: the Legislative Assembly (Vidhan Sabha) and, in some states, the Legislative…
How many states in India have a bicameral legislature?
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Six states in India have a bicameral legislature: Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, Karnataka, Maharashtra, Telangana, and Jammu & Kashmir.
What is a unicameral legislature?
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A unicameral legislature has only one house — the Legislative Assembly (Vidhan Sabha). Most Indian states follow this system where all legislative powers are vested in a single chamber.
What is a bicameral legislature?
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A bicameral legislature has two houses: the Legislative Assembly (Vidhan Sabha) as the lower house and the Legislative Council (Vidhan Parishad) as the upper house. Only six states in India have this …
What is the maximum and minimum strength of a Legislative Assembly?
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The Constitution limits the Legislative Assembly to a maximum of 500 members and a minimum of 60 members. The actual number depends on the population of the state.
How are members of the Legislative Assembly elected?
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Members of the Legislative Assembly (MLAs) are directly elected by the people from territorial constituencies through universal adult suffrage. Each constituency elects one representative.
What is the term of office for a Member of the Legislative Assembly?
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The term of the Legislative Assembly is five years, but it can be dissolved earlier by the Governor on the advice of the Chief Minister. During an emergency, its term can be extended by Parliament for…
Can the Governor nominate any member to the Legislative Assembly?
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Yes, if the Governor feels that the Anglo-Indian community is not adequately represented, they can nominate one member to the Legislative Assembly.
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