Answer the following questions:
1. Use the term ‘constituency’ and ‘represent’ to explain who an MLA is and how is the person elected.
Ans: A state is divided into several constituencies on the basis of population. Every constituency elects one representative for the Legislative Assembly. The person elected as representative represents that particular constituency. She/He is called as a Member of Legislative Assembly (MLA) An MLA is elected through a general election . She/He may be a member of a recognized political party or independent. One who gets the maximum votes becomes the MLA of that constituency.
2. How did some MLA’s become Ministers.
Ans: The party which is elected in majority for the Legislative Assembly forms the government. As per constitutional provisions the ruling party elects its leader who is called the Chief Minister as the head of the government. The Chief Minister in consultation with the Governor, constitutes a cabinet which includes members of his/her party as ministers. The MLA’s who become ministers are allotted with a portfolio. Here the MLA’s turned ministers become accountable for the entire state for that particular portfolio.
3. Why should decisions 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 must be debated in the Legislative Assembly. It is because during debate it is discussed whether a particular decision is in interest of the people at large or not. It is also discussed whether it is urgent or not, how much would it cost the government , is there anything objectionable for any particular community etc.
4. What was the problem in Patalpuram. What discussion /actions was taken by the following. Fill in the table.
Ans: Patalpuram was facing acute crisis of water :
i) Public meeting— condemned the government and showed protest , put their demand to the government.
ii) Legislative assembly— discussed the issue and decided the course of action.
iii) Press conference –The health minister presented the plan of action initiated by government.
iv) Chief Minister — visited the village of Patalpuram, announced compensation to the affected families, also clarified the future action to solve the problem.
5. What is the difference between the work that MLA’s do in the Assembly and the work done by government departments.
Ans : The difference between the work that MLA’s do in the Assembly and the work done by government departments is that every department is headed by a minister who is also an MLA. The minister approves any work done or proposed by the department. The department is responsible for the projections and completion of the work where as MLA’s or ministers co ordinate between the Assembly and the departments.
Fill in the blanks:
1. The —- of a state is appointed by the Central government.
2. A ——- ——– is a place where all MLA’s meet to discuss various things.
3. The ——- ——– is the head of the Executive.
4. ——– ——— are organized to discuss the current issues.
5. The government work at —— ——– and ——- level.
6. Every state in India has ————- Assembly.
Answers :
1. The Governor of a state is appointed by the Central government.
2. A Legislative Assembly is a place where all MLA’s meet to discuss various things.
3. The Chief Minister is the head of the Executive.
4. Press Conferences are organized to discuss the current issues.
5. The government works at local, state and national level.
6. Every state in India has Legislative .