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SHORT ANSWER: Article 356 allows the President of India to assume control of a state's legislative powers when the state government is unable to function according to the Constitution. DETAILS: - It is invoked when there is a failure of constitutional machinery in the state. - The President can dissolve the state assembly and impose President's Rule. - The state assembly loses its legislative powers during this period. PUNISHMENT / IMPLICATIONS (if applicable): - The state government is dismissed, and the assembly is either dissolved or suspended. SOURCE: - Constitution of India, Article 356
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