Roles of MPs in the Legislative Process

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What is the term used when MPs are allowed to vote based on their personal beliefs rather than the party line?

  • Personal Votes
  • Conscience Votes (correct)
  • Party Votes
  • Individual Votes

What do MPs do during the legislative process to modify or improve proposed laws?

  • Vote Secretly
  • Propose Amendments (correct)
  • Accept Bills as They Are
  • Reject Bills

What is one of the key roles of MLAs in the legislative process?

  • Avoid Debates
  • Participate in Lawmaking (correct)
  • Attend Social Events
  • Ignore Constituents' Concerns

How do MLAs serve as a link between the government and the people?

<p>By Representing Constituents' Interests (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is one of the duties of MLAs in overseeing the state government's actions?

<p>Hold the Government Accountable (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which role do MLAs play in the approval of the state budget?

<p>Crucial Role in Budget Approval (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is one of the responsibilities of an MLA mentioned in the text?

<p>Advocating for local development projects (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which activity is NOT typically associated with the role of an MLA as described in the text?

<p>Overseeing international policy agreements (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a key function of the legislative committees that MLAs serve on?

<p>Conducting inquiries in specific policy areas (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

In addition to advocating for constituents, what do MLAs also do within the state legislature?

<p>Raise issues and ask questions (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What could be a constitutional function of an MLA in some countries?

<p>Participating in removal of a Chief Minister through a vote of no confidence (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How do MLAs typically engage with the public according to the text?

<p>By engaging with the public through meetings and constituency visits (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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