Advertisements
Advertisements
Question
With reference to the Indian Parliament, explain the following:
Its powers to make laws on subjects mentioned in the Union List and Concurrent List.
Advertisements
Solution
The following are the powers of the Parliament with regards to the Union List and the Concurrent List respectively:
- The Parliament has exclusive powers to make laws on all the 97 subjects enumerated in the Union List. These include important subjects like Defence, Communications, Foreign Policy, etc.
- Along with the State Legislative Assemblies, the Parliament can also make laws on the 47 topics enumerated in the Concurrent List. If there is a conflict between the Union Parliament and the State Legislature on a law in this list, the Constitution dictates that the Union Law shall prevail.
APPEARS IN
RELATED QUESTIONS
What is meant by the term ‘quorum’?
State any one federal feature of the Indian Constitution.
Name the lists, which distribute the subjects of Legislation between the Union and the State.
When does the President summons the Parliament in session?
Who administers the oath of office to the Members of Parliament?
What happens if either the Parliament or a State Legislature passes any law that is against the Constitution?
What are Residuary Powers?
What are the Administrative Powers of the Rajya Sabha?
Mention three Legislative Powers of Union Parliament.
Discuss the procedure to be followed by the Union Parliament in Passing a Money Bill.
