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State Legislature — Revision Notes
Telangana Open School (TOSS) · Class 12 · Political Science
State Legislature revision notes for Telangana Open School (TOSS) Class 12 Political Science: 4 topics in quick points.
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Key Topics to Revise
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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.
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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.
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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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Key topics in State Legislature include Composition of State Legislature, Powers and Functions of State Legislature, Oath, Tenure, and Membership, Relationship Between Assembly and Council. Study these first, then practise questions on each for the Telangana Open School (TOSS) Class 12 board exam.
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