Explain the distribution of powers among states in the Act of 1935.

1.	Explain the distribution of powers among states in the Act of 1935.
Answer» It divided legislative, powders between the Central and Provincial legislatures. There was a three fold division. 1. Federal list: It consisted of 59 subjects like External Affairs, Currency, Defence etc., over which the Federal Legislature had legislative powers. 2. Provincial list: It consisted of 54 subjects like Police. Education etc., over which Provincial Legislature had jurisdiction. 3. Concurrent list: It consisted of 36 subjects like Criminal law, Civil Procedure, Marriage and Divorce etc. over which both the Federal and Provincial Legislatures had competence. 4. The Residuary powers were vested with the Governor General.

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It divided legislative, powders between the Central and Provincial legislatures.

There was a three fold division.

1. Federal list: It consisted of 59 subjects like External Affairs, Currency, Defence etc., over which the Federal Legislature had legislative powers.

2. Provincial list: It consisted of 54 subjects like Police. Education etc., over which Provincial Legislature had jurisdiction.

3. Concurrent list: It consisted of 36 subjects like Criminal law, Civil Procedure, Marriage and Divorce etc. over which both the Federal and Provincial Legislatures had competence.

4. The Residuary powers were vested with the Governor General.

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