How are the legislature and the executive organised at the union and state levels? Class 8

How are the legislature and the executive organised at the union and state levels? Class 8

How are the legislature and the executive organised at the union and state levels? Class 8

Answer:

At the Union Level :

Legislature :

1. Parliament of India (President + Rajya Sabha + Lok Sabha)
2. Rajya Sabha : Members elected by the State Legislature.
3. Lok Sabha: Members directly elected by the people.

Executive :

1. The President (Head of State)
2. The Vice President (who is also Rajya Sabha Chairperson)
3. The Prime Minister (Head of Government)
4. Council of Ministers (chosen from MPs of Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha; collectively responsible to Lok Sabha)

At the State Level :

Legislature:

1. Legislative Assembly (Vidhan Sabha): Directly elected by the people of the State.
2. Legislative Council (Vidhan Parishad): Exists in a few states (is the Upper house, members are elected indirectly).
3. Bicameral only in some states, otherwise unicameral.

Executive :

1. The Governor (Head of State, appointed by the President of India)
2. The Chief Minister (Head of Government)
3. The Council of Ministers (chosen from Members of the State Legislature, collectively responsible to the Vidhan Sabha)

Both at the Union and State levels, the executive is accountable to the legislature, ensuring that the government acts according to law and with the people's consent.