Question

Why is distribution of legislative power called 'three fold' distribution??

Answer 1

Answer:

For the purpose of making laws, the subjects are divided into three lists :

(i) Union List : It includes subjects over which only the union government can make laws,

e.g.–defence, foreign affairs, currency etc.

(ii) State List : It contains those subjects over which the state governments have the powers

to make the laws, e.g. police, trade, irrigation, agriculture etc.

(iii) Concurrent List : It contains those subjects over which both the central and the state governments can make the laws but in case of a clash, it is the laws made by the Central government which will prevail.

Answer 2

Answer:

Answer. The division of power between the Central and State Governments is done in a three fold distribution of legislative powers between the Union and the State Governments. There are three lists - Union List, State List and Concurrent List. The State Governments alone can make laws and decisions on these areas.

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