Paper I · 5 Indian Polity & Governance · APPSC Paper I
5.2.3 State executive and legislature notes
5 notes, in reading order.
- 5.2.3.1Governor: appointment, powers and discretion
The Governor is the constitutional head of a state, appointed by the President; he normally acts on the advice of the state Council of Ministers, but has a few discretionary powers and also serves as the Centre's link to the state.
Standard · 9 min · Full course - 5.2.3.2Chief Minister and the state Council of Ministers
The Chief Minister is the real head of the state government: appointed by the Governor, he leads a Council of Ministers that is collectively responsible to the Legislative Assembly.
Standard · 7 min · Full course - 5.2.3.3State legislature: Legislative Assembly and Legislative Council
Every state legislature has the Governor and a Legislative Assembly; six states, including Andhra Pradesh, also have a Legislative Council, which Parliament can create or abolish at the Assembly's request.
Standard · 9 min · Full course - 5.2.3.4Legislative procedure in the states
In a state, the Assembly has the last word: the Legislative Council can only delay ordinary bills and recommend changes to money bills. The Governor may assent, withhold assent, return a bill or reserve it for the President.
Standard · 9 min · Full course - 5.2.3.5Advocate General of the state
The Advocate General is the highest law officer of a state, appointed by the Governor under Article 165; he advises the state government on law and may take part in the legislature's proceedings without a vote.
Standard · 6 min · Full course
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