State Assembly

Why it matters

• Serves as the primary legislative body for enacting laws on subjects listed in the State List and Concurrent List of the Constitution.
• Exercises democratic oversight over the state executive, ensuring the Council of Ministers remains collectively responsible to the house.
• Plays a critical role in the electoral college for the election of the President of India and the ratification of specific constitutional amendments.
• Acts as the primary forum for deliberating on state-specific public policy, budgetary allocations, and fiscal oversight.

How it is asked

Focus on the constitutional provisions regarding the maximum and minimum strength of the house, the role of the Governor in summoning and proroguing sessions, and the legislative procedure for ordinary and money bills.