SHORT ANSWER:
The Indian Constitution divides powers and responsibilities between the Union and State governments through the distribution of subjects in the Union List, State List, and Concurrent List.
DETAILS:
- The Union List contains subjects on which only the Central Government can legislate.
- The State List contains subjects on which only State Governments can legislate.
- The Concurrent List contains subjects on which both the Central and State Governments can legislate, but in case of conflict, Central law prevails.
PUNISHMENT / IMPLICATIONS (if applicable):
- Not applicable.
SOURCE:
- Constitution of India, Articles 245 to 255.
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