Question 20 of 22intermediate🔧 ApplyShort Answer4 marks

Take up a small group project. Compile data regarding the functioning of the legislature in your state or union territory.

Correct Answer

Students should compile data on their state legislature including:

  1. Number of sessions and sittings per year.
  2. Number of bills introduced and passed.
  3. Attendance records of MLAs.
  4. Number of questions asked during Question Hour.
  5. Duration of budget sessions.
  6. Any reports on disruptions or productivity.

Data can be obtained from the state legislature's official website, state government gazettes, news reports, and RTI applications.

Students should compare this data with previous years to identify trends in legislative productivity and effectiveness.

Exercise: LET'S EXPLORE | Q: 12 | (Page Page 21)
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Explanation

The chapter discusses challenges to effective functioning of legislatures at both the central and state levels. State Assemblies have similar schedules to Parliament, with sessions and sittings for deliberation on proposed laws and discussion of governance matters.

Solution Steps

  1. Identify key metrics to compile: sessions, bills, attendance, questions, budget duration, and disruptions.

  2. Gather information from official websites, gazettes, news reports, and RTI applications.

  3. Compare current data with previous years to analyze trends in productivity and effectiveness.

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