SHORT ANSWER:
State governments have legislative powers over subjects in the State List and Concurrent List, while the Union government has powers over subjects in the Union List.
DETAILS:
- The Constitution of India divides subjects into three lists: Union List, State List, and Concurrent List.
- State governments can make laws on subjects enumerated in the State List.
- Both Union and State governments can legislate on subjects in the Concurrent List, but Union law prevails in case of conflict.
PUNISHMENT / IMPLICATIONS (if applicable):
- Not applicable.
SOURCE:
- Constitution of India, Article 246
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