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Write short notes
Functions of the governor.
- Appoints the leader of the party to the position of chief minister.
- Appoints cabinet ministers on the advice of the chief minister.
- Appoints the state advocate general and the chair of the state public service commission.
- A law is made by signing a bill passed by the legislature
- Manages the state’s administration.
Functions of chief minister.
- Organizes cabinet meetings
- Supervises the functions of each minister.
- Assists the ministers if needed.
- Informs the governor about cabinet decisions
- If necessary, resuffles the cabinet
- Obtains the budget presented in the legislature by the finance minister
- Works continuously for the welfare, well-being and development of state citizens.
Formation of the legislative assembly.
Legislative assembly is the lower house of legislation. Members are elected every five years. A member of the legislative assembly is called legislator or MLA.MLA are elected by the people through direct elections. Different political parties field their representatives as their party candidates in assembly elections. The party having a majority in the legislative assembly forms its own government.
Answer the following questions in 3-4 lines each.
Mention functions of the state government.
- It is the duty of the state government to ensure the welfare of the people in a democracy.
- The state government performs important functions related to the basic needs of the residents, such as electricity, roads, clean drinking water, and health and hygiene related services.
- Providing assistance to people in times of natural calamities such as floods, heavy rains, earthquakes, hurricanes, etc.
- Provides transportation, educational institutions, hospitals, and justice services.
State the eligibility to become a member of the legislative assembly.
For membership in the legislative assembly, you must meet the following requirements:
- He must be an Indian citizen and cannot be older than 25 years old.
- He must not have a paid position in a government institution.
- A person should not be bankrupt or mentally unstable.
Additional Question and Answers from the Chapter
In Gujarat, when panchayat raj was implemented.
Since 1 April 1963, panchayat raj has been implemented in Gujarat.
Legislative councils are found in how many states?
Legislative councils exist only in Bihar, Maharashtra, Uttar Pradesh, Karnataka, Telangana, and Andhra Pradesh.
What are the requirements to become a member of the legislative council?
A candidate must be an Indian citizen and have a minimum age of 30.
Legislative council members are elected for how many years.
Six.
How many members make up the legislative assembly?
According to the constitution, the number of members of the legislative assembly cannot be less than 60 or greater than 500.
The chief justice of the high court was appointed by whom?
On the advice of the judges of the supreme court, the president appoints the chief justice of the high court.
