B.A-B.A Sociology POLITICAL SCIENCE—GENERAL-SECOND (University of Calcutta, Kolkata-2009)

2009

(New & Old Syllabuses)

POLITICAL SCIENCEGENERAL

SECOND PAPER

Full Marks100

Candidates are required to give their answers in their own words as far as practicable

The figures in the margin indicate full marks

Answer Question No. 1 and any four from the rest

1. Write short notes on any four: (each within 100 words) 5x4

(a)        Main features of federal system

(b)        Composition of the British House of Commons

(c)         Rule of Law in the British constitutional system

(d)        Bill of Rights in the USA

(e)         Speaker of the US House of Representatives

(f)    Standing Committee of the National Peoples' Congress of China

(g)Composition of the State Council of the People's Republic of China
(h)Two main features of the Russian Constitution.

2.     Distinguish between Liberal-Democratic and Authoritarian political systems. 20

3.     Discuss the nature and importance of Convention in Britain. 20

4.     Make a comparative study of the British and the American Cabinet system. 20

5.     Why is the U.S. Senate regarded as the most powerful second chamber? Give reasons. 20

6.            Make a comparative study of the British and the U.S. party system. 20

7.            Discuss the-main features of the 1982 Constitution of the People's Republic of China. 20

8.            Write a note on the judicial system of the People's Republic of China. 20

9.            Discuss the basic features of the Constitution of the Fifth Republic of France. 20

 

The figures in the margin indicate full marks

Group-A

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1. Answer any ten questions : 2x10

(a)           Mention any two features of the developing political systems.

(b)           What is meant by Conventions in the British Constitutional system?

(c)            Point out two reasons for the survival of Monarchy in Britain.

(d)           What do you mean by 'Royal Prerogatives' in Britain?

(e)            What is meant by 'Shadow Cabinet' in Britain?

(f)               Give two reasons for the decline of the British Parliament.

(g)           How many states are there in the US Federation?

(h) How many members are there in the US Senate? .

(i) What is meant by the 'Veto' power of the US President?

(j) To whom is the US cabinet responsible?

(k) Who summons the sessions of National People's Congress in the People's Republic of China? .

(l) Mention two fundamental duties of the citizens of the People's Republic of China.

(m) Which is the highest state authority in the People's Republic of China.

(n) To whom is the power to interpret the Constitution vested in the People's Republic of China?

(o) Which is the highest Court of Appeal in the UK?

Group-B

Answer any five questions

 

2.     Distinguish between Presidential and Parliamentary systems. 16

3.           Analyze the meaning and nature of 'Rule of Law in the British constitutional system. 16

4.     Discuss the power and position of the British Prime Minister. 10+6

5.     Attempt a comparative study of the Speaker of the British House of Commons and that of the US House of Representatives. 16

6.           Discuss the salient features of US Constitution. 16

7.           Discuss the powers and position of the US President. 16

8.           Discuss the composition and functions of the US Supreme Court. 4+12

9.     Analyze the significance of the Peoples' Revolution of 1949 in China. 16

 

10.         Discuss the rights of the citizens of the People's Republic of China. 16

11.   Discuss the composition and functions of the National People's Congress of the People's Republic of China. 6+10