B.A. LL.B. (Five Years) Sem 2 Political Science 1 2023-24 ATKT Set 2 60/40 Question Paper - Mumbai University | munotes

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Q1. Q1. Answer the following questions in two sentences (any 6 of 10) 12 Marks

1. (a) What is a unitary form of government? Name a unitary state from Europe.
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2. (b) What is the importance of Territory as a constituent element of the state?
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3. (c) Write any two differences between state & other Associations.
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4. (d) What is cumulative vote?
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5. (e) What is the definition of sovereignty as given by Jean Bodin.
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6. (f) What is Judicial Review?
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7. (g) What is John Locke's perception of sovereignty?
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8. (h) Name any two advices given by Machiavelli to the prudent prince.
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9. (i) What are the two patterns of division of powers in a federation?
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10. (j) What is the relationship between the president and the members of his cabinet in a presidential form of government?
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Q2. Q2. Write short notes (any 2 of 4) 12 Marks

1. (a) State & society - comparative study
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2. (b) Importance of independence of judiciary
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3. (c) Population as a constituent element of the state
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4. (d) Hare formula of proportional Representation
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Q3. Q3. Answer (any 2 of 4) 12 Marks

1. (a) This provision in any democratic constitution ensures that no one branch of government has more power than another and cannot overthrow another. It creates a balance of power ensuring check and balance that is necessary for a government to function well upholding democratic values.
   • (i) On the basis of the above Identify and explain the constitutional provision that ensures protection of democratic values.
   • (ii) Name any two provisions of the Indian constitution which is provided to maintain the balance of power among the three organs of the government.
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2. (b) Plato, the Greek philosopher, wanted to build an ideal state, ruled by the philosopher king, mentioned in his famous book The Republic.
   • (i) Why Plato advocated Communism of property for Philopher Kings?
   • (ii) What is Plato's theory of Ideal State?
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3. (c) Aristotle defined the state as "a union of families and villages in a perfect and self-sufficing life by which we mean a happy and an honorable life".
   • (i) Explain the view of Aristotle as given above
   • (ii) Why is the state regarded as a politically organised society?
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4. (d) This form of government is characterised by the presence of Dual executive. There are two executives - the real executive and the titular or nominal executive.
   • (i) Identify the form of government that is marked by the presence of Dual Executives. Name any two advantages of this form of government.
   • (ii) Why is the Government regarded as the living machinery of the state?
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Q4. Q4. Answer the following questions in details (any 2 of 4) 24 Marks

1. (a) What is a Quasi Federal State? Discuss India as a Quasi Federal state.
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2. (b) What are the arguments against female enfranchisement? Explain the system of Functional Representation.
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3. (c) Explain the doctrine of Rule of Law. Discuss the role of the Judiciary in a federation.
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4. (d) Why is sovereignty regarded as soul of the state? Discuss John Austin perception of the determinate human superior.
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