BA 3rd Semester Political Science Question Papers 2015 | Assam University
TDC Odd Semester Exam., 2015
POLITICAL SCIENCE
(Pass)
( 3rd Semester )
Course No. : PLSP—301
( Comparative Government and Politics—I )
Full Marks : 50
Pass Marks : 17
The figures in the margin indicate full marks for the questions
Answer five questions, taking one from each Unit
UNIT—I
1. (a) Who is the father of Comparative Government and Politics? What are the two approaches to the study of comparative politics? 1+23
(b) Discuss the nature and scope of Comparative Government and Politics.
2. (a) Explain any two definitjons of Comparative Government and Politics.
(b) Explain the growth of comparative politics in the 20th century.
UNIT—II
(b) Explain the features or the Constitution of the United Kin8dom.
4. (a) What is RuI of Law? who is the chief exponent of the Rule of Law? Write any three exceptions to the Rule of Law.
(b) Explain any four sources of the Constitution of the United Kingdom.
UNIT-IIl
5. (a) Write any two features of the British Cabinet. Point out two differences between the British Cabinet and the Council of Ministers. 2+2—
(b Describe the powers and position of the British Cabinet.
6.(a) How many categories of members are there in the House of Lords? Write the names of each category or members.
(b) Discuss the composition and powers of the House of Commons. 2+4e(n
UNIT-IV
7. (a) In which year was the Philadelphia Convention held? Who is known as the father of American Constitution? 1+1";2t
(b) What are the esscntial characteristics of the US Federation?
8. (a) How many Articcs are there in the US Constitution? Which Article deals with the amending procedure or the American Constitution? 1+1=2
(b) What are the two ways to ratify an amendment proposal? Point out three fAatures and three defects of the amending procedure of the US Constitution. 2+3+3n8u
UNIT—V
9. (a) How many members are there n the Upper Chamber of the American Congress? who is the Presiding Officer
(b) Explain the factors that make Senate the most powerful Second Chamber in the world.
10. (a) Which type of party system exists in USA? Name the two major parties of USA.
(b) Discuss the characteristics American party system.
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