Vinayaka Missions University 2012 M.A Political Science 2020807 contemporary and political systems - Question Paper

COURSE CODE - 2020807

PG DEGREE exam - FEB 2012

MA (POL.SCI) CONTEMPORARY AND POLITICAL SYSTEMS
(For Candidate Admitted from Calendar 2007 Onwards)

Time: three Hours Max.Marks:75

PART - A

ans All the Questions: 10 X two = 20

1. What is modern approach?

2. Written Constitution.

3. House of Lords.

4. Constitutional modifications.

5. Judicial Review.

6. Lord Chancellor.

7. House of Representative.

8. Swiss Federal Assembly.

9. describe Confederation.

10. What is Referendum?

PART - B

ans All the Questions: 5 X five = 25

11. a. explain the main features of the British Constitution.
(Or)
b. discuss the nature of Rule of legal regulations in the British Constitution.

12. a. define the nature of judiciary in U.K.
(Or)
b. How is the constitution of U.S.A. amended?

13. a. Senate is the most powerful 2nd chamber in the world.
(Or)
b. discuss the main functions of the president of U.S.A.

14. a. discuss the main features of American Federalism.
(Or)
b. explain the salient features of the Swiss Constitution.

15. a. define the power of Swiss Judiciary.
(Or)
b. discuss the legal regulations making procedure of the France Parliament.

PART - C

ans any 2 Questions: 2 X 15 = 30

16. 'Explain the merits and demerits of the Federal form of Government.
17. 'The king can do no wrong'-Comment.
18. How is the American President elected? And discuss the powers of the president.
19. Critically evaluate the functions of federal executive in Switzerland.
20. discuss the powers and functions of French Prime Minister.

Earning:   Approval pending.