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Terminology

Sovereign : a supreme ruler, especially a monarch
Pertaining : be appropriate, related or applicable
Litigation : the process of taking legal action
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Inside Story
Inside Story
g Each state of the country is governed by the State government.
g The Chief Minister (CM) also heads the council of ministers.
g State Executive comprises the Governor and the Chief Minister with his Council of Ministers.
g In the states, the judicial setup is headed by the chief justice.

g No money bill can be introduced in State Legislature without the approval of the Governor.
g The Council of Ministers, headed by Chief Minister (CM) is collectively responsible to the
Legislative Assembly.
g The Council of Ministers headed by the Chief Minister (CM) is elected for a term of five years.

A. Tick (3) the correct option.
1. How many state governments are there in our country?
(a) 28 (b) 29 (c) 30

2. How many houses are composed in our State Legislature?
(a) Two (b) Three (c) Four

3. Who appoints the Governor?
(a) President (b) Prime Minister (c) Chief Minister
4. Who enjoys a prominent position in the State Government?
(a) CM (b) PM (c) None of these

5. The ____________ known as the Legislative Assembly.
(a) Upper House (b) Lower House (c) Middle House

B. Fill in the blanks.

1. __________________ is the nominal Head of State.
2. __________________ is the real Head of State.

3. __________________ are collectively responsible to State Legislative Assembly.
4. The State Legislature can remove the Council of Ministers through __________________ .
5. __________________ advise the ministers on policy formulation.

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