B.A-B.A Public Administration CONTEMPORARY POLITICAL SYSTEM (Alagappa University - Directorate of Distance Education-2012)

DISTANCE EDUCATION
B.A. DEGREE EXAMINATION, MAY 2012.
Public Administration
CONTEMPORARY POLITICAL SYSTEM
Time : Three hours Maximum : 100 marks
SECTION A — (5 × 8 = 40 marks)
Answer any FIVE questions.
1. Explain the meaning of political systems.
2. Discuss the concept of the separation of powers.
3. Describe the mode of amendment in the Switzerland constitution.
4. Examine the position and powers of the prime minister of united kingdom.
5. Critically examine the role of political parties in the working of the Government of france.
6. Analyse the role of supreme court in the USA political system.
7. Explain the process of law making in England.
8. Narrate the powers of the house of commons in England.
SECTION B — (4 × 15 = 60 marks)
Answer any FOUR questions.
9. Analyse the merits and demerits of parliamentary and presidential form of Government.
10. What are the instruments of direct democracy? Explain its working in Switzerland.
11. How the independence of Judiciary is maintained in USA?
12. Write an essay on the modern classification of constitution.
13. Describe the powers and position of the France Prime Minister.
14. Discuss the functions of British cabinet.
15. Critically examine the role of political parties in the working of the Government of France.
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