How does the Constitution of India allocate power to the states

Explain the principles of federalism in the Indian Constitution and the distribution of power between the central and state governments.
The Constitution of India follows the principles of federalism, which means the division of power between the central and state governments. Here's how the Constitution allocates power to the states:
  • The Seventh Schedule of the Constitution divides the powers of the government into three lists: Union List, State List, and Concurrent List.
  • The Union List includes subjects of national importance like defense, foreign policy, and banking.
  • The State List includes subjects concerning the state such as police, agriculture, and public health.
  • The Concurrent List includes subjects, which are of shared responsibility between the central and state governments, such as education and social welfare.
  • The states have the power to make laws on matters mentioned in the State List and the Concurrent List. However, the Union government can intervene if the state laws are unconstitutional or against national interest.
  • The Constitution also grants the states the power to manage their finances, raise funds through taxation, and maintain law and order within the state.
  • The Constitution also provides for the establishment of a State Election Commission to conduct elections to local bodies and the state legislature.
  • The Constitution also allows the state to make its own constitution which should not be in conflict with the Indian Constitution.
In summary, the Indian Constitution provides a federal system of governance where the powers are divided between the central and state governments. The state governments have their set of responsibilities and powers to govern while the central government can intervene in matters of national interest or unconstitutional state laws.
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