B.A. LL.B. (Five Years) Sem 2 Political Science 1 2024-25 Question Paper - Mumbai University | munotes

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Q1. Q1. Answer (any 6 of 8) 12 Marks

1. (a) What is the definition of sovereignty as given by Jean Bodin? What is the restriction imposed on the sovereign by Bodin?
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2. (b) What is the Basic structure case? Is this doctrine a limitation of parliamentary sovereignty in India?
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3. (c) Why is a parliamentary government regarded as potentially unstable? What are mid-term elections?
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4. (d) What is the doctrine of the Rule of Law and its application in the Indian Constitution?
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5. (e) Name any two differences between limited vote and cumulative vote.
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6. (f) Who, according to Plato shall be the ruler of the Ideal state and why?
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7. (g) What is the Role of the Elected Representatives in modern democracy?
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8. (h) Why is a Federation regarded as economically advantageous?
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Q2. Q2. Write short notes (any 2 of 4) 12 Marks

1. (a) State and Government - comparative study
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2. (b) Scrutiny of Social Media by the Election Commission of India.
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3. (c) Parliamentary sovereignty in the UK.
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4. (d) Machiavelli's advice for the prudent prince
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Q3. Q3. Answer (any 2 of 4) 12 Marks

1. (I) In response to the recent Pahalgam terror attack, a notification from the Commerce and Industry Ministry halted cross-border trade between India and Pakistan. Also, by an order issued by India's maritime authority, the Directorate General of Shipping (DGS), the entry of Pakistani ships was banned at any Indian Ports. Further to ensure the safety of "Indian assets, cargo and connected infrastructure, in public interest and for the interest of Indian shipping". an Indian flag ship shall not visit any port of Pakistan," the DGS said in its order, exercising power under section 411 of the Merchant Shipping Act.
   • (a) On the basis of the above facts, identify and explain the aspect of sovereignty.
   • (b) What is the view of Thomas Hobbes on the State of Nature and the power of the sovereign?
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2. (II) Judicial Review is an essential feature of the Indian democracy. By upholding the rule of law, protecting individual rights, and maintaining the balance of power, judicial review serves as a cornerstone of democracy.
   • (a) What is Judicial Review? Name the case with which the doctrine of Judicial Review originated?
   • (b) Cite the provision of Article 13 of the Indian Constitution relating to Judicial Review.
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3. (III) Recently, experts in India have called to consider Proportional Representation (PR) for Lok Sabha and State Assembly elections instead of the First-Past-The-Post (FPTP) electoral system.
   • (a) What is Proportional Representation? What is the Quota under the Hare Plan?
   • (b) What is Functional Representation? Name two disadvantages of the system of Functional Representation.
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4. (IV) Aristotle, the ancient Greek philosopher, was troubled by the instability that existed during his time in the Greek city-states' governments. He employed empirical inquiry as to his method of classification of governments by studying the constitutions of over 158 Greek city states.
   • (a) What is the quantitative and qualitative basis of the classification of government as given by Aristotle? Give the classification of the Government as given by Aristotle.
   • (b) What is a city state? Name a modern city state.
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Q4. Q4. Answer (any 3 of 5) 39 Marks

1. (a) Explain the main principles of Austin's theory of sovereignty. What are the drawbacks of this theory?
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2. (b) Discuss the role of the Prime Minister as the pivot of a parliamentary form of government, with that of the President in a Presidential form of government.
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3. (c) Discuss India as a quasi-federal state.
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4. (d) Discuss Montesquieu's theory of separation of powers and checks and balances in the context of the American Constitution.
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5. (e) Explain the features of All-Comprehensiveness and Absoluteness of sovereignty. Is the granting of Diplomatic immunity and Treaty obligations a violation of these two features? Give reasons.
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