SHORT ANSWER:
The Indian Constitution defines the distribution of powers through the division of subjects in the Union List, State List, and Concurrent List.
DETAILS:
- The Constitution has three lists: Union List (subjects for the central government), State List (subjects for state governments), and Concurrent List (subjects for both).
- Article 246 of the Constitution outlines the distribution of powers between the Union and State legislatures.
- The Union government has exclusive powers over subjects like defense, foreign affairs, and atomic energy.
- States have exclusive powers over subjects like police, public health, and agriculture.
- In case of conflict in the Concurrent List, the central law prevails.
PUNISHMENT / IMPLICATIONS (if applicable):
- N/A
SOURCE:
- Constitution of India
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