In the context of the Union Parliament, answer the following questions:
Explain the powers of the Union Parliament in respect of matters in the Union List and Concurrent List.
Union List: The Parliament has exclusive powers to make laws on all the 97 subjects mentioned in the Union List, including subjects like Defence, Foreign policy, communication etc.
Concurrent List: The Parliament make laws along with the State Assemblies, on all the 47 subjects listed in the concurrent list. If there is a conflict between the Union Parliament and the State Legislature on any law, the Union law will prevail.
In the context of the Union Parliament, answer the following questions:
Describe the financial powers of the Union Parliament.
An adult Indian citizen holding an office of profit under the State Government wishes you to contest for election to the Lok Sabha. Is he/eligible? Give a reason to justify your answer.
In the context of the Union Parliament, answer the following questions:
Mention three instances when the Parliament can make laws on the subjects entered in the State list.