SHORT ANSWER:
The Governor of a state has powers such as appointing the Chief Minister and summoning the state legislature, which are not applicable to a Lieutenant Governor in a Union Territory.
DETAILS:
- The Governor can appoint the Chief Minister and other ministers.
- The Governor has the authority to summon and prorogue the state legislature.
- The Governor can give assent to bills passed by the state legislature.
- The Governor has the power to dissolve the state legislative assembly.
PUNISHMENT / IMPLICATIONS (if applicable):
- N/A
SOURCE:
- Constitution of India, Articles 153 to 167
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