The State Government

1. Introduction

  1. The State Legislature is responsible for the law-making process in a state.
  2. India has a mix of unicameral and bicameral state legislatures, depending on the size and requirements of the state.
  3. The legislature can consist of one house (unicameral) or two houses (bicameral).

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1. Introduction

  1. The Governor acts as the constitutional head of the state, while the Chief Minister (CM) is the executive head.
  2. The relationship between the Governor and CM is central to the functioning of the state government.
  3. The Governor exercises powers on the aid and advice of the Council of Ministers headed by the CM, except in specific discretionary matters.

2.

1. Introduction

  1. The Chief Minister (CM) is the executive head of the state government.
  2. The CM and the Council of Ministers form the political executive at the state level.
  3. The CM functions as the link between the Governor and the Council of Ministers.

2.

1. Introduction

  1. The Governor is the constitutional head of the state, while the Chief Minister (CM) is the head of the state government.
  2. The relationship between the Governor and the Chief Minister is central to the functioning of the parliamentary system at the state level.
  3. Their relationship must adhere to the principles of the Indian Constitution and federal structure.

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1. Introduction to the Governor

  1. The Governor is the constitutional head of a state in India, similar to the President's role at the Union level.
  2. Governors act as the link between the Union Government and the State Government.
  3. They perform their duties under the provisions of Part VI of the Indian Constitution (Articles 153–162).

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