Floor Test,

The Chief Minster of Jharkhand has recently been arrested, prompting floor test amid uncertainties

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Floor test is conducted in Assembly or Parliament, to gauge executive support of 51% members present

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Although not explicitly mentioned, Articles 75 and 164 make executives responsible to legislatures

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It can be introduced by any House member to challenge majority backing of the ruling government

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It needs backing of at least 50 House members for acceptance and discussion shall be held within 10 days

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Article 174(2)(b) allows Governor to dissolve Assembly on Cabinet advice and Article 175(2) permits Governor to call for a floor test

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Speaker can call for a floor test during sessions, whereas Governor can call for a floor test when the Assembly is not in session

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Article 175(2) empowers the Governor to assess the government's majority using floor test

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Jharkhand's political future hinges on the impending floor test's outcome

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