7th Standard, Social, Civics, CHAPTER 11
STATE GOVERNMENT
EXERCISES
I. Fill in the blanks with a most appropriate word:
1 Teacher’s representatives are the members of Legislative Council house.
2 Suvarnasoudha is in Belagavi city.
3 The Assembly proceedings will go on under the leadership of Speaker.
4 The Governor is appointed by President.
5 The number of members of Karnataka Assembly is 224.
II. Discuss in groups and answer
1 What is meant by bicameral legislature?
Answer: A Legislature having two Houses is known as ‘Bicameral Legislature’.
2 Who is the M.L.A. of your Constituency?
Answer: Ashok Rai is the M.L.A. of our Constituency.
3 Mention any three powers of the Governor.
Answer: The powers of the Governor are as follows.
1. The Governor appoints the Chief Minister and, on his advice, appoints the rest of the Ministers.
2. Bills passed by the Legislative Assemblies requires the assent of the Governor.
3. If there is any constitutional instability in the state, the Governor can report to the President and dissolve the State Government.
4. When the President dissolves the State Government, there is the President’s rule in the State, and the Governor takes charge of the administration of the State.
4 What are the main powers and duties of the Chief Minister?
Answer: The main powers and duties of the Chief Minister are as follows.
1. The Governor appoints the Ministers on the advice of the Chief Minister.
2. The Chief Minister has the power to allocate and change the portfolio’s of the ministers.
3. The Chief Minister has the power to dismiss the Ministers.
4. He plays an important role in maintaining good relationship between the Centre and the State.
5. The progress of the State depends upon the good governance of the Council of Ministers under the leadership of the Chief Minister.
5 Write the duties of an M.L.A.
Answer: The main responsibility of the M.L.A. is to travel in their constituency, participate in the happiness and sorrows of the people and solve their problems. They must take special interest in the welfare programmes. In order to facilitate the Members to carry on their work, they are given monthly salary and certain facilities. They have certain rights and protection.
Activities
1 Go and watch the proceedings of the Vidhanasabha and Vidhanaparishad along with your elders or watch them on television.
2 Meet the Assembly members of your constituency and know about his duties.
3 Prepare a list of the Chief Ministers of Karnataka and display it in the school.
