Unit 3: Distribution of Legislative powers

Question

Distribution of Legislative Powers Between Union and States

1. Discuss the distribution of legislative powers between the Union and State governments in India.
2. Examine the significance of the Seventh Schedule in defining legislative powers in India.
3. Analyze the importance of the Union, State, and Concurrent Lists in maintaining a federal balance.
4. Discuss the concept of "residuary powers" and its implications for legislative distribution.
5. Examine the role of the Union List in maintaining national unity and integrity.
6. Analyze the importance of the State List in empowering state governments in India.
7. Discuss the Concurrent List and the challenges it poses for Centre-State relations.
8. Examine the role of Parliament in legislating on subjects in the State List during national emergencies.
9. Discuss the role of the Rajya Sabha in maintaining federal balance in legislative matters.
10. Analyze the impact of the 42nd Amendment on legislative distribution between the Union and States.

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Administrative Relations Between the Union and States

11. Discuss the administrative relations between the Union and State governments in India.
12. Examine the significance of Article 256 and 257 in maintaining administrative coordination.
13. Analyze the role of the Union in ensuring compliance with Union laws by State governments.
14. Discuss the role of the All India Services in strengthening administrative relations.
15. Examine the Governor's role as a link between the Union and State governments.
16. Analyze the importance of cooperation between Union and State administrations.
17. Discuss the role of inter-state councils in promoting administrative coordination.
18. Examine the role of Zonal Councils in promoting regional cooperation.
19. Discuss the administrative implications of the Centre’s power to issue directions to States.
20. Analyze the role of coordination mechanisms in maintaining Centre-State relations.

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Financial Relations Between the Union and States

21. Discuss the financial relations between the Union and State governments in India.
22. Examine the role of the Finance Commission in maintaining fiscal federalism.
23. Analyze the importance of revenue-sharing mechanisms in India’s federal structure.
24. Discuss the role of the Goods and Services Tax (GST) in reshaping Centre-State financial relations.
25. Examine the impact of centrally sponsored schemes on State finances.
26. Analyze the significance of Article 280 in ensuring financial justice between the Centre and States.
27. Discuss the role of the Consolidated Fund of India in managing public finances.
28. Examine the impact of the State List on financial autonomy of the States.
29. Discuss the role of the Planning Commission and NITI Aayog in financial planning for States.
30. Analyze the implications of grants-in-aid for maintaining Centre-State financial relations.

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Constitutional Bodies: Powers and Functions

31. Discuss the role and significance of the Election Commission of India.
32. Examine the powers and functions of the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC).
33. Analyze the role of the Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG) in ensuring accountability.
34. Discuss the powers and functions of the Finance Commission in India.
35. Examine the role of the National Commission for Scheduled Castes in promoting social justice.
36. Analyze the significance of the State Public Service Commissions.
37. Discuss the functions of the National Commission for Scheduled Tribes.
38. Examine the role of the Central Vigilance Commission (CVC) in combating corruption.
39. Discuss the powers of the Attorney General of India as the chief legal advisor to the government.
40. Analyze the role of the Special Officer for Linguistic Minorities in India’s federal structure.

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Powers and Functions of the Governor

41. Discuss the constitutional powers and functions of the Governor in India.
42. Examine the role of the Governor in appointing the Chief Minister and Council of Ministers.
43. Analyze the discretionary powers of the Governor in relation to State governance.
44. Discuss the role of the Governor in approving State legislation.
45. Examine the Governor’s power to recommend President’s Rule under Article 356.
46. Analyze the role of the Governor in the context of federalism and State autonomy.
47. Discuss the Governor’s role as the chancellor of State universities.
48. Examine the significance of the Governor’s power to grant pardons and reprieves.
49. Discuss the role of the Governor in ensuring implementation of Union laws in the State.
50. Analyze the challenges and controversies related to the role of the Governor in India.

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Council of Ministers and the Cabinet: Powers and Functions

51. Discuss the structure and role of the Council of Ministers in the Indian government.
52. Examine the powers and functions of the Cabinet in the parliamentary system.
53. Analyze the concept of collective responsibility within the Council of Ministers.
54. Discuss the role of the Cabinet in policymaking and decision-making.
55. Examine the importance of the Prime Minister in leading the Cabinet.
56. Discuss the individual responsibility of ministers to the legislature.
57. Analyze the process of Cabinet formation in a coalition government.
58. Examine the role of the Council of Ministers in implementing government policies.
59. Discuss the relationship between the Cabinet and the President in India’s parliamentary system.
60. Analyze the role of Cabinet Committees in shaping government policies.

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Judicial Remedies and Powers

61. Discuss the concept of judicial remedies and their significance in protecting rights.
62. Examine the types of writs available as judicial remedies in India.
63. Analyze the role of habeas corpus as a safeguard against unlawful detention.
64. Discuss the significance of mandamus as a remedy in public administration.
65. Examine the use of certiorari in reviewing judicial decisions in India.
66. Discuss the power of prohibition in preventing excesses of jurisdiction by lower courts.
67. Analyze the role of quo warranto in ensuring accountability in public offices.
68. Examine the significance of Public Interest Litigation (PIL) in enhancing judicial remedies.
69. Discuss the limitations of judicial remedies in India’s legal framework.
70. Analyze the role of the judiciary in ensuring effective use of judicial remedies.

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Legislative Powers During Emergencies

71. Discuss the distribution of legislative powers during a national emergency.
72. Examine the impact of emergency provisions on Centre-State relations.
73. Analyze the role of Parliament in legislating on State subjects during an emergency.
74. Discuss the implications of the President’s power to suspend legislative powers of the States.
75. Examine the impact of Article 356 on State legislative autonomy during emergencies.
76. Analyze the role of the judiciary in reviewing the use of emergency powers by the Union.
77. Discuss the suspension of Fundamental Rights during an emergency and its legal implications.
78. Examine the impact of emergency provisions on the federal structure of India.
79. Discuss the implications of the President’s Rule on legislative powers of the State.
80. Analyze the significance of judicial safeguards against misuse of emergency powers.

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Financial and Budgetary Powers of the Legislature

81. Discuss the budgetary process in India’s parliamentary system.
82. Examine the role of the Finance Bill in determining government expenditures.
83. Analyze the significance of the Appropriation Bill in managing public finances.
84. Discuss the role of Parliament in scrutinizing the Union budget.
85. Examine the powers of the Rajya Sabha in financial matters.
86. Discuss the role of the Public Accounts Committee in ensuring accountability.
87. Analyze the role of the Estimates Committee in budget planning and expenditure.
88. Examine the significance of the Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG) in auditing government finances.
89. Discuss the role of State legislatures in approving State budgets.
90. Analyze the impact of fiscal federalism on State financial autonomy.

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Challenges and Reforms in Centre-State Relations

91. Discuss the challenges faced by Centre-State relations in India’s federal structure.
92. Examine the impact of regional aspirations on Centre-State relations.
93. Analyze the role of NITI Aayog in promoting cooperative federalism.
94. Discuss the significance of “One Nation, One Election” for Centre-State relations.
95. Examine the role of intergovernmental coordination in addressing Centre-State conflicts.
96. Discuss the implications of GST for fiscal autonomy of States.
97. Analyze the need for reforms in the role of Governors in Centre-State relations.
98. Examine the importance of consensus in passing Centrally Sponsored Schemes.
99. Discuss the role of the judiciary in balancing Centre-State relations.
100. Analyze the challenges of decentralization in promoting effective Centre-State relations.