Chapter 3: How the State Government Works

MLA (Member of the Legislative Assembly)

Elected representatives in a state responsible for representing constituents' interests and demanding government action.

Constituents

The people politicians represent in a specific electoral district.

Legislation

Laws proposed or enacted by a legislative body.

Electoral District

A specific area represented by an elected official where constituents reside.

Voting Process

The method by which constituents express their preferences for candidates or policies in elections.

Majority Vote

A voting outcome where more than half of the votes cast are in favor.

MLA (Member of the Legislative Assembly)

An MLA is an elected representative within a state's legislative body who is responsible for advocating on behalf of their constituents—individuals who reside in their electoral district—by voicing their concerns, proposing legislation, and participating in government decision-making processes.

Constituents

Constituents are the individuals who live in a specific electoral district and are represented by an elected official, such as an MLA. They have the right to voice their opinions and seek assistance from their elected representatives.

Legislation

Legislation refers to laws that are formally proposed, debated, and enacted by a legislative body. This process involves various stages, including introduction, committee review, and voting before becoming law.

Electoral District

An electoral district is a designated geographical area from which an elected official is chosen. It is the specific region where constituents reside and exercise their voting rights.

Voting Process

The voting process is a systematic method through which constituents express their preferences for candidates or policies during elections. This may involve casting ballots either in-person or through mail-in voting.

Majority Vote

A majority vote is a voting outcome in which a candidate or policy receives more than half of the total votes cast, indicating it has the support of the majority of voters.