University of Delhi 2006-3rd Year B.A Political Science Regular Previous Year ; - Question Paper

Q. 1. Critically analyse the traditional approach (institutional approach) to the study of comparative government and politics. Why has it made a comeback ?

Q. 2. Critically analyse the features of the capitalist and the socialist political systems.

Q. 3. “The crown demands, the commons grants, and the Lords assents/’ In the light of this, explain the powers and the functions of Parliament in British Politics.

Q. 4. explain the federal features in the American Political system.

Q. 5. “The President of the United States is both more and less than the British Prime Minister.” Bring out the distinctions ranging from the powers of the American President and the British P.M.
Q. 6. Critically analyse the socio-economic dimensions of American politics with special reference to the evolution of capitalism.

Q. 7. Why did the Soviet Union break up? explain.

Q. 8. explain the composition and the functions of the National Peoples Congress in China.

Q. 9. explain the different constraints on political participation in the developing countries.

Q. 10. Write short notes on any 2 of the following:

(a) Rule of legal regulations in Britain;

(b) The system of checks and balances in the American system?

(c) Pressure groups in U.S.A.;

(d) The nationality issue in China.

Earning:   Approval pending.