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Question
With reference to the functions of the Parliament, explain the following:
Law-making functions
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Solution
Law-making functions of the Parliament:
- The Parliament can frame new laws or modify existing ones on any subject in the Union or Concurrent List.
- In some cases, the Parliament can also pass laws on subjects under the State List.
- Only the Parliament can initiate a Bill to amend the Constitution.
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