Class 7 Civics – Chapter 3
HOW THE STATE GOVERNMENT WORKS
Quick Revision • Mind Map • Mnemonics

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📌 ONE-MINUTE REVISION

• Each state in India has its own State Government.
• People elect their representatives called MLAs.
• MLAs together form the Legislative Assembly.
• The leader of the majority party becomes the Chief Minister.
• The Chief Minister and ministers form the Council of Ministers.
• The Governor is the formal head of the state.
• The government makes laws and runs the state.
• The Opposition questions and checks the government.

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🧠 TEXT MIND MAP (EXAM FRIENDLY)

STATE GOVERNMENT

➡ People vote
➡ Elect MLAs
➡ MLAs form Legislative Assembly
➡ Majority party leader → Chief Minister
➡ CM selects Ministers
➡ CM + Ministers = Council of Ministers
➡ Governor approves laws
➡ Opposition checks government

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🧩 EASY MNEMONICS (MEMORY TRICKS)

1️⃣ MLAs → CM → Ministers

M C M Rule
M – MLAs elected
C – Chief Minister chosen
M – Ministers appointed

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2️⃣ Powers of State Government

LAW
L – Law making
A – Administration
W – Welfare of people

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3️⃣ Role of Opposition

Q-WATCH
Q – Question government
W – Watch mistakes
A – Ask for answers
T – Transparency
C – Check misuse
H – Help democracy

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✍️ EXAM ANSWER FRAME (WRITE LIKE THIS)

Question: Who is the Chief Minister?

Answer: The Chief Minister is the head of the state government. He or she is the leader of the majority party in the Legislative Assembly. The Chief Minister appoints ministers and runs the administration of the state.

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🎯 LAST-DAY EXAM TIPS

• Underline keywords: MLA, CM, Assembly, Governor
• Write answers in points
• Keep answers neat and short
• Use headings where possible

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