Bring out a few differences between the Legislative Assembly and the Legislative Council.

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Legislative Assembly Legislative Council

1. The members of the legislative assembly are elected directly by the people of the state. The members of the legislative council are representatives of the local self-governing bodies, teachers, university graduates. One-third of its members are elected by the Assembly. Some are nominated by the Governor.

2. The members must not be less than 25 years in age. The members must not be less than 30 years in age.

3. The term of the the individual members of legislative assembly is five years. The term of the individual members of legislative council is 6 years. One-third of its members retire every two years.

4. Legislative assembly can be dissolved by the governor before the completion of its term. Legislative council is a permanent body and cannot be dissolved.

5.The legislative assembly can introduce a money bill. The legislative council cannot introduce a money bill.

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