Acharya Nagarjuna University (ANU) 2006 B.A Political Science CONCEPTS, THEORIES AND INSTITUTIONS. - Question Paper

B.A. DEGREE EXAMINATION, MAY 2006.
(Examination at the end of 1st Year)
Part II - Political Science
Paper I - CONCEPTS, THEORIES AND INSTITUTIONS.

Time : 3 hours Maximum : 100 marks

part - A (2 x 15 = 30 marks)
ans any 2 of the subsequent

1. discuss the concept of evolutionary theory.

2. define the various approaches to the study of Political Science.

3. describe democracy and discuss the devices of direct democracy.

4. define the characteristics of modern state.

5. describe legal regulations and discuss its sources.

part - B (3 x 10 = 30 marks)
ans any 3 of the subsequent

6. Examine the relation ranging from Political Science and Economics.

7. Examine the role of mass - media in democracy.

8. explain the advantages of Bicameralism.

9. elaborate the differences ranging from unitary and federal system ?

10. Bring out he main features of Presidential form of Government.

11. Examine the theory of 'separation of powers ?

12. explain the concept of Hobbes 'Social Contract Theory.

part - C (3 x five = 15 marks)
ans any 3 of the subsequent

13. (a) Natural rights. (d) Pluralism.
(b) Proportional representation. (e) State and society.
(c) Divine theory. (f) General will
(g) Unicameralism.

part - D (25 marks 10 x two = 20 marks)

14. (a) ans the subsequent in one or two phrases :

(i) Adult franchise. (vi) Rigid Constitution.
(ii) Public opinion. (vii) Aristocracy.
(iii) Telugu Desam Party. (viii) Vajpai.
(iv) Nationality. (ix) Austin.
(v) Sovereignty. (x) Legal rights.

(b) ans the subsequent in one or two words : (5 x one = 5)

(i) Who introduced the concept of 'limited government' ?
(ii) Who is the writer of the book 'Leviathan' ?
(iii) Who is the dad of Political Science ?
(iv) Who propounded rule of legal regulations ?
(v) Who is the writer of the book 'Social Contract' ?

Earning:   Approval pending.