Question
Download Solution PDFWhich of the following states has a bicameral legislature?
Answer (Detailed Solution Below)
Detailed Solution
Download Solution PDFThe correct answer is Karnataka.
Key Points
- Six States have a Legislative Council. They are :
- Andhra Pradesh, Telangana, Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, Maharashtra, Karnataka.
- Just as Parliament has two Houses, the states can also have a Legislative Council in addition to the Legislative Assembly through Article 169 of the Constitution.
- While the Legislative Council is a permanent House like the Rajya Sabha, it cannot be dissolved.
- Bicameral literally means 'two-Chamber'. A bicameral parliament is one that contains two separate assemblies that must both agree when new laws are made.
Additional Information
- The members of the Legislative Council are either nominated by the Governor of the state or are indirectly elected.
- The Legislative Council elects its Chairman, who plays the role of presiding officer and Deputy Chairman from amongst its members.
- One-third of the members of this House are elected by the Legislative Assembly.
- One-third are elected by local bodies like a municipality or other local authorities.
- One-twelfth of the members are elected by graduates.
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