👤 CHIEF MINISTER (CM)
🔹 Who is CM?
Real executive of State 🔥
🔹 Appointment
Appointed by Governor
Leader of majority party
🔹 Powers
Heads Council of Ministers
Runs state administration
Advises Governor
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🏛️ STATE LEGISLATURE
🔹 Types of Legislature
Bicameral system:
Legislative Assembly (Vidhan Sabha)
Legislative Council (Vidhan Parishad)
Unicameral system:
Only Vidhan Sabha
👉 Most states follow unicameral system
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🔹 Legislative Assembly (Vidhan Sabha)
Direct election by people
Term = 5 years
Most powerful house in state
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🔹 Legislative Council
Permanent body
Indirect election
Less powerful
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⚔️ Governor vs Chief Minister (Key Differences)
Governor
Nominal head
Appointed by President
Has less real power
Chief Minister
Real executive 🔥
Appointed by Governor
Has actual administrative power
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📌 Important Articles
Article 153 → Governor
Article 163 → Council to aid Governor
Article 164 → CM & Ministers
Article 168 → State Legislature
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🔥 Key Points for Exam
Governor = Nominal head
CM = Real power center
Vidhan Sabha = Most important house
President’s Rule → Article 356 🔥
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⚡ Quick Revision
Part VI → State Government
CM controls administration
Governor acts mostly on advice of CM
Legislature can be one or two houses
