Question

How do some members of the legislature become a part of Council of Ministers? Explain.

Answer 1

Instructions: Frame the answer in 3 points for a 3 marks question.

Solution:
The Party which gets a majority in the legislative assembly forms the government.

• The MLAs of the majority party elect their leader who becomes the Chief Minister.
• Since it is difficult for a single person to manage the affairs of the state, various MLAs are appointed to form the council of ministers.
• The MLAs who are made part of Council are then allotted a portfolio/department by the Governor on advice of the Chief Minister and they look after the activities of their respective departments.