Legislative Assembly and Council

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What is the main objective of this unit in the context of the legislature?

To study the role of the Executive in the Union Government

To understand the structure, composition, and functions of the Union and State legislature (correct)

To analyze the powers of the Judiciary in India

To examine the role of the Opposition in the Parliament

What is the tenure of the Legislative Council?

6 years

Until the member resigns or dies

5 years

Fixed, but varies from state to state (correct)

Who is the chairman of the Legislative Council?

Appointed by the Governor of the state

The Speaker of the Legislative Assembly

Elected by the members of the Council (correct)

The Chief Minister of the state

What is the power of the Legislative Council in relation to the Executive?

It has the power to control the Executive through questions and discussions Signup and view all the answers

What is the function of the Governor in relation to the Legislative Council?

To summon and prorogue the Council Signup and view all the answers

What is the minimum age requirement to be a member of the Legislative Council?

30 years Signup and view all the answers

What is the power of the Legislative Assembly in relation to the Executive?

It has the power to remove the Chief Minister Signup and view all the answers

What is the relation between the two houses of the state legislature?

They have different powers and functions Signup and view all the answers

What is the minimum strength of the Legislative Council in a state?

40 Signup and view all the answers

How are 1/6 of the Legislative Council members selected?

By the Governor of the state Signup and view all the answers

What is the term of the Legislative Council members?

Fixed, but one-third of members retire every two years Signup and view all the answers

Why was the provision of Legislative Council not made mandatory for all states?

To reduce the financial burden on states Signup and view all the answers

What is the procedure for creating or abolishing a Legislative Council?

Through a simple resolution by the state assembly Signup and view all the answers

How are the remaining 5/6 of the Legislative Council members selected?

Through indirect elections by the single transferable vote system Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the nominated members in the Legislative Council?

To provide expertise in specific areas Signup and view all the answers

What is the significance of the Legislative Council's existence in a state?

It is optional for all states Signup and view all the answers

What was the chief means by which the British parliament usurped the monarch's power of rule over subjects?

Responsible government Signup and view all the answers

In which year was a conceptual distinction made between the executive and legislative functions of the Governor-General Council?

1833 Signup and view all the answers

What was the primary aim of the Morley-Minto Reforms of 1909?

To enlarge the imperial legislative council and provincial legislative council Signup and view all the answers

What was introduced for the first time in the imperial legislative council through the Morley-Minto Reforms?

An element of election Signup and view all the answers

What was the primary function of the legislative council in the context of Indian democracy?

To provide training for national leadership Signup and view all the answers

What was the result of the gradual expansion of legislative tasks entrusted to the legislative councils?

The progressive incorporation of 'natives' into the legislative machinery Signup and view all the answers

What was the primary reason behind the belief that parliamentary politics was unsuitable to Indian conditions?

The persistence of colonial era attitudes Signup and view all the answers

What was the role of the Indian Councils Act of 1861 in the context of Indian democracy?

It provided for the gradual expansion of legislative tasks and the incorporation of 'natives' into the legislative machinery Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Legislative Assembly and Legislative Council

A Legislative Assembly is found in every state, but a Legislative Council may or may not exist.
The Constitution allows for the creation or abolition of the Legislative Council by a simple procedure, without requiring a constitutional amendment.
A state assembly must pass a resolution with a two-thirds majority to create or abolish the Council.

Legislative Councils

The provision for Legislative Councils is made in Article 171 of the Indian Constitution.
The strength of the Council varies, but the minimum strength is 40 and the maximum is determined by the strength of the Legislative Assembly.
The composition of the Council consists of partially nominated and partially elected members.
5/6 of the members are indirectly elected, and 1/6 are nominated by the Governor.
Nominated members have special knowledge in literature, science, art, cooperative movement, and social service.

Tenure

The Legislative Council is a permanent body and is not subject to dissolution.
One-third of its members retire every second year.

Functions of Legislative Council

Exercises control over the executive.
Performs various functions, including legislative committees and innovations in the interpellation procedure.

Historical Background

The Indian legislature began its journey of democracy and political development in 1952.
The British introduced the concept of the legislature to India.
The Indian Councils Act of 1861 expanded the legislative tasks and incorporated "natives" into the legislative machinery.
The Morley-Minto Reforms of 1909 introduced elections and enlarged the imperial and provincial legislative councils.

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This quiz is about the Legislative Assembly and Council in the Indian constitution, their formation and abolition procedures.