State Legislature — Study Plan
Telangana Open School (TOSS) · Class 12 · Political Science
A step-by-step study plan for State Legislature, Telangana Open School (TOSS) Class 12 Political Science: what to learn first, what to practise and when.
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Study Plan
Learn the Theory
Read the textbook chapter carefully. Note down definitions, formulas and key ideas. Focus on: Composition of State Legislature, Powers and Functions of State Legislature, Oath, Tenure, and Membership.
Practise
Solve the textbook exercises and extra practice questions. There are 43 questions available for this chapter.
Revise & Test
Revise key points without looking at your notes. Take a practice quiz and mark weak areas for another pass.
Spaced Revision
Come back to State Legislature after a week. Use flashcards for quick recall and try past exam questions on this chapter.
What to Focus On
- State Legislature includes Governor and one or two Houses.
- Unicameral: Only Vidhan Sabha; Bicameral: Vidhan Sabha and Vidhan Parishad.
- Vidhan Sabha: Directly elected; 60–500 members; 5-year term.
- Makes laws on State and Concurrent Lists.
- Controls state finances; Money Bills start in Vidhan Sabha.
- Holds executive accountable through motions and questions.
- Oath includes loyalty to Constitution and nation.
- Minimum age: 25 for Assembly, 30 for Council.
- Must be Indian citizen and registered voter.
Common Mistakes to Avoid
All Indian states have two houses in their legislature like Parliament.
The Legislative Council (Vidhan Parishad) is directly elected by the people.
The Legislative Council can reject or delay money bills just like the Legislative Assembly.
Memory Tips
Composition of State Legislature: Governor + Vidhan Sabha (unicameral) or Governor + Vidhan Sabha + Vidhan Parishad (bicameral)
Only 6 states have Vidhan Parishad: Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, Karnataka, Maharashtra, Telangana, Jammu & Kashmir
Vidhan Sabha strength: 60–500 members; Telangana has 119
Vidhan Parishad size: Not more than 1/3 of Vidhan Sabha, minimum 40
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