Question

Discuss the powers and functions of the legislative assembly in 80-100 words

Answer 1

Answer:

$answer \: Powers. The most important function of the legislature is law making. The state legislature has the power to make laws on all items on which Parliament cannot legislate. Some of these items are \sqrt{} police, prisons, irrigation, agriculture, local governments, public health, Pilgrimage, and burial grounds.$

Answer 2

Answer:

1. Legislative Powers:

The State Legislature has got the power of making laws on the subjects of the State List and the Concurrent List. In this connection the real law-making powers are in the hands of the Legislative Assembly. Ordinary bills can be introduced in either of the two Houses and these become laws only when passed by the two Houses and signed by the Governor.

However, in practice, almost 95% bills are first introduced in the Legislative Assembly and these go to the Legislative Council after these get passed by the Legislative Assembly. The Legislative Council can only delay the passing of an ordinary bill by a maximum of 4 months. It is only a delaying House. In a State with a unicameral legislature the State Legislative Assembly alone performs all the law-making work.

2. Financial Powers:

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The Legislative Assembly controls the finances of the State. A Money Bill originates only in it. After having been passed by it, the money bill goes to the Legislative Council which has to act within fourteen days.

After 14 days, irrespective of the fact whether it has been passed or rejected by the Legislative Council, the money bill is considered to have been finally passed. Legislative Assembly passes the annual budget of the State. No money can be raised, no tax can be levied, and no expenditure can be incurred without the sanction of the State Legislative Assembly,