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PAPER 3.2. POLITICAL SCIENCE–III
SCHEME OF PAPER: MAX. MARKS: 100 MIN. PASS MARKS: 36 This paper shall consist of following two parts: (a) Written paper — 70 marks (b) Internal examination — 30 marks (15+10+5) Mid Semester Test: 15 marks Project/Assignment:10 marks Presentation: 05 marks The candidate must pass in part (a) and (b) separately. For passing, he shall be required to obtain 36 percent marks in each part, i.e. 25 marks out of 70 and 11 marks out of 30 marks. (1) The question paper shall be divided into two (02) Parts viz. Part – A and Part – B. (2) Part – A shall consist of five (05) compulsory questions of two (02) marks each whereas Part – B shall consist of seven (07) questions. The Candidate is required to attempt any four (04) questions. All questions carry equal marks. (3) The prescribed syllabus includes latest amendments in the subject wherever applicable.
OBJECTIVES OF THE COURSE: To provide an insight of comparative politics and constitution, the knowledge of which, facilitates a better understanding of the Indian constitution. Besides academic dimension of this paper, this will also be beneficial for preparation of various competitive examinations.
UNIT - I
Comparative Politics: Meaning, Nature and Scope, Importance of Comparative Politics, Constitutionalism, Political Culture, Political Development, Political Socialization, Political Modernization;
UNIT – II
Separation of Powers, Rights and Duties, Unitary Form of Government – Features, Merits and Demerits, Federal Form of Government –Features, Merits and Demerits;
UNIT - III
Parliamentary Form – Features, Merits and Demerits, Presidential Form– Features, Merits and Demerits, One Party Democracy and Military Rule, Political Parties and Pressure Groups: Meaning, Features and Difference;
UNIT - IV
Laissez Faire State and Welfare State, Salient Features of the Political System in U.S.A. and Japan;
UNIT - V
Salient Features of the Political System in England and Switzerland, Salient Features of the Political System in France and China;
