RuleMate India

SHORT ANSWER: The President of India has the power to summon and prorogue Parliament, give assent to bills, and can return a bill for reconsideration, while a state governor in union territories has similar powers but with certain limitations. DETAILS: - The President can summon and prorogue Parliament sessions and dissolve the Lok Sabha. - The President gives assent to bills passed by Parliament; can return non-money bills for reconsideration. - The Governor of a union territory can summon and prorogue the Legislative Assembly and give assent to bills passed by it. - The Governor can also reserve certain bills for the President's consideration. PUNISHMENT / IMPLICATIONS (if applicable): - No specific punishment; these are constitutional powers. SOURCE: - Constitution of India, Articles 85, 111, 153, 174.