B.A. LL.B. (Five Years) Sem 3 Political Science (Major World Governments) 2025 Jan Question Paper - KSLU

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UNIT - I

1. Q1 (a) What is the significance of conventions in the English Constitutional framework ? And how do they influence the functioning of its political system ?
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2. Q1 OR Explain the composition, powers and functions of the parliament in England, and analyse its role in the legislative and political framework of the country.
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3. Q1 (b) Write a short note on : The crown.
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4. Q1 OR Privy Council.
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UNIT - II

1. Q2 (a) What are the key features of the American Constitution and how do they shape the governance of the United States ?
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2. Q2 OR Discuss the structure, authority and role of the senate in the United States and evaluate its significance in the country's legislative process.
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3. Q2 (b) Write a short note on : Philadelphia Convention.
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4. Q2 OR Election of American President.
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UNIT - III

1. Q3 (a) Analyse the organization of the parliament of Switzerland and evaluate the scope and importance of its powers within the Swiss political system.
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2. Q3 OR Analyse the functioning of direct democracy in Switzerland and assess its impact on the country's political decision making and Governance.
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3. Q3 (b) Write a short note on : Plural Executive.
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4. Q3 OR Initiative.
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UNIT - IV

1. Q4 (a) Analyse the role of the President of France, focussing on their powers, functions and the impact they have on the governance of the country.
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2. Q4 OR Analyse the main features of the French judiciary and the role of droit administratif in shapping legal interactions between the citizens and the state.
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3. Q4 (b) Write a short note on : The Administrative Courts.
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4. Q4 OR The Fifth Republic of France.
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UNIT - V

1. Q5 (a) How can India be considered a quasi-federal state and what are the implications of its unique federal structure on the distribution of powers and governance ?
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2. Q5 OR Analyse the powers and functions of the Prime Minister of India and assess their impact on the country's political and governance framework.
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3. Q5 (b) Write a short note on : The Government of India Act of 1935.
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4. Q5 OR The Council of States.
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