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The document outlines key concepts related to the state government, including definitions of legislation, legislature, and ruling party. It explains the structure and functioning of the Legislative Council and Assembly, the role of the Governor and Chief Minister, and the process of how a bill becomes law. Additionally, it emphasizes the importance of debates, discussions, and media in holding the government accountable in a democracy.

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The State Govt.-Notes

The document outlines key concepts related to the state government, including definitions of legislation, legislature, and ruling party. It explains the structure and functioning of the Legislative Council and Assembly, the role of the Governor and Chief Minister, and the process of how a bill becomes law. Additionally, it emphasizes the importance of debates, discussions, and media in holding the government accountable in a democracy.

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Dunes International School

Academic Year 2024-2025


Notes –Lesson3- The State Government (Social and Political Life)

Short Answer Questions


1. Define
(a) Legislation:- The procedure of making and passing laws is called legislation.
(b) Legislature:- A legislature is a formally chosen body of people empowered with the
authority to make rules and regulations.
(c) Ruling Party:- The political party that wins more than half the constituency in the
election is said to be in the majority. This party forms the government and
is called the ruling party.

2. In how many states does the Legislative Council exists? Who are the members? Why
is the Legislative council called Permanent body?
Ans:- Vidhan Parishad or Legislative Council exists only in six states. Members of a
Legislative Council (MLCs) are indirectly elected. The Council comprises one-third members
elected by MLAs; one-third members elected by local bodies; one-twelfth by graduates living in
the state; one-twelfth by teachers of secondary schools, colleges and universities; and
remaining one-sixth nominated by the Governor. Since it is a permanent body, only one-third
of the members retire every second year. Every member has a tenure of six years. The
meetings of the house are presided over by the Chairman and in his absence by the Deputy
Chairman.

3. Who presides over the meetings of Legislative Assembly? Describe his/her role in
the assembly.
Ans:- The Speaker coordinates discussion in Vidhan Sabha or the Legislative Assembly. The
speaker's job is to ensure that everybody gets time to present their opinion and the MLAs
listen to each other peacefully. It is up to the Speaker to decide which issue could be
discussed and in what order.

4. Briefly describe the role of the Governor in the state government.


Ans:- The Governor is the nominal head of the state and is appointed for five years by the
President. The term can be extended, or the Governor can be removed any time, by the
President. He is the representative of the central government and oversees the working of the
state government. A Governor is to the state as President is to the nation. All bills passed by
State Legislature have to be approved and signed by the Governor.

5. What is a bill? Explain the process of how a bill becomes a law?


Ans:- A bill is a proposal for a new law or to amend an existing one. It can be introduced in
any house and members debate on it, make changes and finally vote on it. Once both houses
approve, the bill is sent to the Governor, which when signed by the Governor becomes law.
6. How does a press conference help people to get information on the working and
functioning of the government?
Ans:- Newspapers, magazines and television channels frequently conduct discussions and
debates on the way the government is dealing with an issue and criticise or praise the actions
of the government. Besides being answerable to the opposition party in the Assembly, the
government is also answerable to the media who question the actions of the government on
behalf of the people to which the government responds by holding press conferences.

Long Answer Questions


1. Write a note on how government is formedin a State.
Ans:- For elections, states are divided into smaller areas known as constituencies. Registered
voters of the region elect one representative from each constituency to the Legislative
Assembly. They then become Members of Legislative Assembly (MLAs). These MLAs belong to
different political parties. The political party that wins more than half the constituency in the
election is said to be in the majority. This party forms the government and is called the ruling
party.

2. Who becomes the chief Minister of State after elections? What role does he play in
the government?
Ans:- After the declaration of election results, the Governor invites the leader of the majority
party to form a government. The MLAs of the majority party elect a leader who becomes the
Chief Minister. The Chief Minister is the real head of state. She or he advises the Governor on
the council of ministers to be selected and their number. The Chief Minister assigns portfolios
to the ministers and appoints a deputy Chief minister, if required.

3. How does the Legislative assembly work in th State Government?


Ans:- Several meetings of the Vidhan Sabha take place over the next five years. At every
sitting, several matters concerning the state are discussed, debated and many decisions are
taken which include how much sales tax should be paid on various items; whether it should
be more on matchboxes or on oil; whether a concession should be given for fertilisers or not;
how panchayats should be formed and other such topics.
In these meetings, the MLAs often put questions to the government and the concerned
minister replies. Somebody would ask, "Prices are rising sharply. What are you doing about
this?" to which the Finance Minister would have to give a reply. If it were asked, "In how many
primary schools of the state is there a shortage of teachers? What are you doing about this?"
then the Education Minister would reply. Some MLAs would be satisfied by the answers while
others may not be.

4. Evaluate the importance of debates and discussions that take place in the State
Assembly.
Ans:- An Assembly is not the only place where issues relating to the working of a government
are discussed. In a democracy, people are free to express their opinion, and they adopt
different approaches to do so. Newspapers, magazines and television channels frequently
conduct discussions and debates on the way the government is dealing with an issue and
criticise or praise the actions of the government.
5. Differentiate between Legislative council and legislative Assembly.
Ans:-

6. Ina democracy, people are free to express their opinion and adopt different
approaches to do so. Elaborate.
Ans:- In a democracy, people elect their representatives and send them to the Assembly. If
people are unhappy with the work of the government, they can voice their displeasure and
can demand a change in the laws. Newspapers, magazines and television channels frequently
conduct discussions and debates on the way the government is dealing with an issue and
criticize or praise the actions of the government. Besides being answerable to the opposition
party in the Assembly, the government is also answerable to the media who question the
actions of the government on behalf of the people to which the government responds by
holding press conferences.

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