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Question
Use the terms ‘constituency’ and ‘represent’ to explain who an MLA is and how is the person elected?
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Solution
An MLA is a member of the legislative assembly who represents people and also forms the government.
- Each state has a legislative assembly.
- Each state is divided into different areas or constituencies.
- From each constituency, people elect one representative who then becomes a Member of the Legislative Assembly (MLA).
- An MLA is elected by people who contest in an election by voting.
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