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State Legislature

Telangana Open School (TOSS) · Class 12 · Political Science

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Composition of State Legislature

  • The State Legislature consists of the Governor and either one or two Houses: Legislative Assembly (Vidhan Sabha) and Legislative Council (Vidhan Parishad).
  • Most states have a unicameral legislature (only Vidhan Sabha), while a few have a bicameral system (both Vidhan Sabha and Vidhan Parishad).
  • The Legislative Assembly is the lower house and more powerful; members are directly elected by the people.
2

Powers and Functions of State Legislature

  • Legislative Powers: Makes laws on 66 subjects in the State List and Concurrent List (subject to Central law).
  • Financial Powers: Controls state finances; Money Bills can only be introduced in the Legislative Assembly.
  • Executive Control: Can remove the Council of Ministers through a no-confidence motion.
3

Oath, Tenure, and Membership

  • Every member must take an oath before the Governor or a designated person.
  • The oath includes allegiance to the Constitution, sovereignty of India, and faithful discharge of duties.
  • Failure to take oath results in disqualification from voting or receiving privileges.
4

Relationship Between Assembly and Council

  • The Legislative Assembly is more powerful than the Council.
  • Ordinary Bills: Council can delay for up to 4 months (3 months first, 1 month on second passage).
  • Money Bills: Council can only delay for 14 days; after that, it is deemed passed.

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The Vidhan Sabha is the lowerThe Vidhan Parishad is the upperThe State Legislature has legislativeThe Vidhan Sabha is more powerful

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