Alagappa University 2007 B.A Public Administration CONTEMPORARY POLITICAL SYSTEMS - Question Paper

Time : 3 hours Maximum : 100 marks
PART A — (5 * eight = 40 marks)
ans any 5 ques..

1. Bring out the features, merits and demerits of Presidential form of government.
2. Write a note on Rule of legal regulations.
3. What are the characteristics of the Swiss party system?
4. Enumerate the powers and functions of the Federal Council.
5. Explain the features of French Judicial System.
6. Trace the causes for the ascendancy of U.S. Senate.
7. What are the powers and functions of the House of Commons?
8. Write a brief note on the role of pressure groups in a modern democracy.

PART B — (4 * 15 = 60 marks)
ans any 4 ques..

9. Bring out the features, merits and demerits of the Federal form of government.
10. What are the salient features of the 5th Republican Constitution of France?
11. Explain the mode of constitutional amendment in Swiss.
12. Examine the powers and functions of the American President.
13. Explain the position, powers and functions of the British queen.
14. Describe the powers and function of the House of Lords.
15. Explain the powers of the American Supreme Court with particular reference to its power of Judicial review.

Earning:   Approval pending.