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Chapter 3 How the State Government Works

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Exercise 1 ( Page No. : 41 )

  • Q1 Use the terms ‘constituency’ and ‘represent’ to explain who an MLA is and how is the person elected?
    Ans:

    An MLA (Member of the Legislative Assembly) is the person associated to a political party or one who represents a constituency. The person is elected in this manner: A specific area is known as constituency. Voters are the adults above 18 years of age . Voter have right to choose their candidate . The person with the maximum number of votes is elected. The elected representative is called an MLA.
    Q2 How did some MLAs become Ministers? Explain.
    Ans:

    The government is formed by the party which is elected in the majority for the Legislative Assembly. According to constitutional provisions the ruling party elects its leader who is known as the Chief Minister i.e. the head of the government. The Chief Minister, with the help of Governor, forms a cabinet which has members of his/her party as mministers. The ministers are allotted with a portfolio. For that particular portfolio the MLAs turned ministers become eligible.
    Q3 Why should decisions are taken by the Chief Minister and other ministers be debated in the Legislative Assembly?
    Ans:

    The decisions taken by the Chief Minister and other ministers should be debated in the Legislative Assembly because of these reasons: If the decisions, taken by the Chief Ministers and ministers are not beneficial to one and all. All the MLAs should know about them. Final decision must be made with the incorporation of
    important suggestions. Adversely affecting points are deleted after the discussion. The decisions thus taken are the decisions of all the members and the people.
    Q4 What was the problem in Patalpuram? What discussion/actions were taken by the following? Pill in the table.
    Ans:

    Patalpuram was facing an acute crisis of water

    Public meeting Condemned the government, carried out protests and put forth their demand
    Legislative Assembly Discussed the issue and decided the course of action
    Press Conference The health minister presented the plan of action initiated by the Government
    Chief Minister Visited the village of Patalpuram, announced compensation to the affected families, also clarified the future action that will be taken to solve the problem
    Q5 What is the difference between the work that MLAs do in the Assembly and the work done by government departments?
    Ans:

    The difference between the work that MLAs do in the Assembly and the work done by government departments is that every department is lead by a minister who is also an MLA. The minister accepts any work done or suggested by the department. The department is responsible for the predictions and completion of the work whereas MLAs or ministers correlate between the Assembly and the departments.

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