1. Use the terms 'constituency' and 'represent' to explain who an MLA is and how the person gets elected?
2. Discuss with your teacher the difference between a State Legislative Assembly (Vidhan Sabha) and the Parliament (Lok Sabha).
3. From the list below, identify the work of a State government and that of a Central government
(a) The decision of the Indian government to maintain peaceful relations with China.
(b) The decision of the Madhya Pradesh government to discontinue Board exams in Class VIII for all schools under this Board.
(c) Introduction of a new train connection between Ajmer and Mysore.
(d) Introduction of a new 1,000 rupee note.
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1.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. He/She is called as a Member of Legislative Assembly i.e. MLA. An MLA is elected through a general election. He/She may be a member of a recognised political party or independent. One who gets the maximum votes becomes the MLA of that constituency.
2. State Legislative Assembly
- Members are called MLAs.
- Size of electoral constituency is smaller.
- MLAs elect their leader who heads the state government.
- An MLA can become a minister in the state cabinet.
Parliament (Lok Sabha)
- Members are called MPs.
- Size of electoral constituency is larger. A constituency of MP is composed of many constituencies of MLAs.
- MPs elect their leader who heads the Union government.
- An MP can become a minister in the Union cabinet.
3.(a) Central government
(b) State government
(c) Central government
(d) Central government
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