MLCs are chosen in the following manner:

- One third are elected by members of local bodies such as municipalities, gram sabhas/gram panchayats, panchayat samitis and district councils.
- One third are elected by members of Legislative Assembly of the State from among the persons who are not members of the State Legislative Assembly.
- One sixth are nominated by the governor from persons having knowledge or practical experience in fields such as literature, science, arts, the co-operative movement and social service.
- One twelfth are elected by persons who are graduates of three years' standing residing in that state.
- One twelfth are elected by persons engaged for at least three years in teaching in educational institutions within the state not lower than secondary schools, including colleges and universities.

Article 167 {Duties of Chief Minister as respects the furnishing of information to Governor, etc.} if the Governor so requires, to submit for the consideration of the Council of Ministers any matter of which a decision has been taken by a Minister but which has not been considered by the Council.

Article 157 and Article 158 of the Constitution of India specify eligibility requirements for the post of governor. They are as follows:

A governor must:
- be a citizen of India.
- be at least 35 years of age.
- not be a member of the either house of the parliament or house of the state legislature.
- not hold any office of profit.

A motion of no confidence can only be introduced in the Lok Sabha. It should be supported by 50 members of the House. There should be a minimum time of 6 months between two no-confidence motions. This process is not mentioned in the constitution.

Public Accounts Committee - This committee was formed in 1921 by the Act of 1919. The chairman of the committee is appointed by the Lok Sabha, it has 22 members, out of which 15 members are from Lok Sabha and 7 members are from Rajya Sabha. This committee examines the reports of the Comptroller and Auditor General of India. No minister can be a member of this committee. It has become a tradition since 1967 that it is headed by the opposition.

Public Accounts Committee - This committee was formed in 1921 by the Act of 1919. The chairman of the committee is appointed by the Lok Sabha, it has 22 members, out of which 15 members are from Lok Sabha and 7 members are from Rajya Sabha. This committee examines the reports of the Comptroller and Auditor General of India. No minister can be a member of this committee. It has become a tradition since 1967 that it is headed by the opposition.

Article 110 of the constitution defines a money bill according to which a money bill shall be one which deals with taxation, public expenditure or accumulated fund, etc., and it is identified or defined by the Speaker of the Lok Sabha that that money bill or not.

According to Article-109 (1), Money Bill is introduced only in Lok Sabha and not in Rajya Sabha. To present a Money Bill in the Lok Sabha, first the assent of the President is necessary.

The Rajya Sabha has limited powers with respect to a money bill. It cannot reject or amend the Money Bill, it can only recommend suggestion. It has to be approved within 14 days, otherwise the bill is considered pass by the Rajya Sabha.