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

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For this project, I researched the functioning of the West Bengal Legislature.
1.The West engal Legislative Assembly is unicameral, consisting of 294 elected ’ members.
2.The key office bearers include the Speaker, Deputy Speaker, Chief Minister, Governor, and Leader of the Opposition, representing different political parties.
3.The composition of the legislature includes a seat breakdown by political party, which can be represented using colour coding for clarity.
4.The law-making process involves: Bill introduction, discussion/debate, voting, and finally the Governor’s assent for the Bill to become a law.
5.Key sessions included the 2023 Budget Session, discussions on state welfare schemes, and debates on education and health policies. 6. Recent sessions focused on economic development, infrastructure projects, and labour reforms.
7.The sources used for this project are: Official website of the West Bengal Legislative Assembly, news articles, NCERT textbooks, and PRS India reports

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