GOVERNMENT AND POLITICS OF MAHARASHTRA Paper - II UNIT-III

GOVERNMENT AND POLITICS OF MAHARASHTRA
Paper - II UNIT-III

1. POLITICAL SCIENCE B.A. FIRST YEAR PAPER: GOVERNMENT AND POLITICS OF MAHARASHTRA-II SEMESTER-I UNIT III STATE LEGISLATURE Prof. sumit patil

2. UNIT III STATE LEGISLATURE Introduction to State Legislature Definition and Importance Bicameral and Unicameral Legislatures Legislative Assembly ( Vidhan Sabha) Legislative Council ( Vidhan Parishad )

3. UNIT III STATE LEGISLATURE Legislative Assembly – Composition Number of Members Election Process Qualifications for Membership Term of Office

4. UNIT III STATE LEGISLATURE 3.1 Legislative Assembly - Powers and Functions Legislative Powers Making laws on state subjects Passing the state budget Amending laws

5. UNIT III STATE LEGISLATURE Executive Powers Controlling the executive through questions, debates, and motions Passing motions of no confidence Financial Powers Passing money bills Reviewing and approving state finances

6. UNIT III STATE LEGISLATURE Judicial Powers Impeaching the Governor Disqualifying members

7. UNIT III STATE LEGISLATURE 3.2 Legislative Council – Composition Number of Members Election and Appointment Process Qualifications for Membership Term of Office

8. UNIT III STATE LEGISLATURE 3.2 Legislative Council - Powers and Functions Legislative Powers Reviewing and suggesting amendments to bills Passing non-money bills Executive Powers Limited role compared to the Legislative Assembly

9. UNIT III STATE LEGISLATURE Financial Powers Cannot initiate money bills Can suggest changes to money bills Judicial Powers Similar to the Legislative Assembly in terms of impeachment and disqualification

10. UNIT III STATE LEGISLATURE Differences Between Legislative Assembly and Legislative Council Composition Powers and Functions Role in State Governance

11. UNIT III STATE LEGISLATURE Importance of Bicameral Legislature Ensuring Thorough Review of Legislation Representation of Different Interests Checks and Balances