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Article 168: Constitution of Legislatures in States
Provides for State Legislatures, including Legislative Assembly and, in some States, Legislative Council.
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What it means
Plain-language explanation
Where you notice it
Daily civic life
How it protects you
Citizen protection
What to remember
Exam and recall pointers
What it means
Simple explanation
Article 168 defines the basic structure of State Legislatures.
Practical daily-life use
Where citizens notice it
- Helps citizens understand unicameral and bicameral State legislatures.
- Relevant to State law-making and representation.
How it protects you
Citizen protection context
- Creates elected State legislative institutions.
- Supports State-level democratic law-making.
Example situations
General civic examples
- A State has only a Legislative Assembly.
- A State has both Assembly and Legislative Council.
Citizen note
Learning note
Not every State has a Legislative Council; Article 169 explains creation and abolition.
Exam pointers
What to remember
- Article 168 covers State Legislature structure.
- States may be unicameral or bicameral.
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Last reviewed against official sources: 2026-05-20.