Composition: Comprises 40 to 500 members, directly elected by adult franchise (18+ years) from territorial constituencies based on population.
Term: 5 years, subject to dissolution by the Governor (Article 174).
Qualifications: Indian citizen, 25+ years, no office of profit under Central/State Government, not insolvent or of unsound mind, no foreign citizenship (Article 173).
Disqualifications: Absent for 60 days without permission, holding an office of profit, or acquiring foreign citizenship.
Election: Conducted by the Election Commission of India, using the first-past-the-post system.