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legislature The legislative powers and functions of the Union and the States are clearly demarcated in seventh schedule of the Constitution of India. The powers on which both union and the states can legislate is clearly defined. The Constitution has classified the subjects for which the legislation can be made to perform the duties and responsibilities with specific powers for division of powers to avoid the seventh schedule of the constitution which provides for trifurcation of legislative powers; . The Union List . The State List and . The Concurrent List The Union List includes the subjects over which the parliament has exclusive authority to make laws and change the existing laws. The State Legislature has exclusive authority over subjects mentioned in the state list. In the subjects enumerated in the ‘Concurrent List’ both the Union and the States can legislate. In the event of contradictions between the Union and States, the Union’s authority will prevail. The residuary power is vested in the Centre. Table Representing difference between Ordinary Bill and Money Bill S.No. Ordinary Bill Money Bill It can be introduced either in the Lok Sabha or the Rajya Sabha It can be introduced only in the Lok Sabha and not in the Rajya Sabha. It can be introduced either by a minister or by a private member. It can be introduced only by a minister. It is introduced without the recommendation of the President. It can be introduced only on the recommendation of the President. It can be amended or rejected by the Rajya Sabha It cannot be amended or rejected by the Rajya Sabha. The Rajya Sabha should return the bill with or without recommendations, which may be accepted or rejected by the Lok Sabha. It can be detained by the Rajya Sabha for a maximum period of six months. It can be detained by the Rajya Sabha for a maximum period of days only. It does not require the certification of the Speaker when transmitted to the Rajya Sabha (if it has originated in the Lok Sabha). It is