B.A. LL.B. (Five Years) Sem 2 Political Science 1 2024-25 ATKT 75/25 Question Paper - Mumbai University | munotes

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

1. (a) Why is the state regarded as a politically organized society.
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2. (b) What is the Internal aspect of sovereignty? Give an example.
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3. (c) What is Plural Voting? Give an example?
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4. (d) What is the relationship between the president and the members of the cabinet in a Presidential government?
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5. (e) What is the Qualitative basis of Aristotle's classification of government?
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6. (f) Write any two arguments against female enfranchisement.
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7. (g) Who is Hugo Grotius and his contribution to the doctrine of sovereignty?
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8. (h) What is popular sovereignty? What does the preamble to the Indian Constitution say about popular sovereignty?
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Q2. Q2. Answer (any 2 of 4) 12 Marks

1. (a) Thomas Hobbes perception of state of nature and sovereignty
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2. (b) Composition of the Election commission of India
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3. (c) Independence of judiciary - importance and measures to ensure judicial independence
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4. (d) Relationship between the Executive and Legislature in a parliamentary government
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Q3. Q3. Answer (any 2 of 4) 12 Marks

1. (1) To most effectively promote liberty, powers of law making, law executing and law adjudicating must be separate and acting independently.
   • (a) Which political doctrine uphold the above view? Name any two demerits of this doctrine.
   • (b) Why is government regarded as an essential element to constitute the state?
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2. (2) The Doctrine of Parliamentary Sovereignty means the Parliament is the supreme power within the State and there are no 'legal' restrictions on its authority and jurisdiction. Constitution of India, provides a balanced approach that balances Parliamentary Sovereignty with constitutional supremacy and judicial oversight.
   • (a) Name any two provision of the Indian Constitution limiting sovereignty of the parliament in India.
   • (b) What is the role of central legislature in a unitary form of government?
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3. (3) "The Prince" is a 16th-century political treatise written by the Italian diplomat, philosopher, and political theorist Niccolo Machiavelli in the form of a realistic instruction guide for new princes.
   • (a) Name any two advices given by Machiavelli to the prudent prince? Which ancient Indian scholar gave a similar approach?
   • (b) Why Plato advocated rule by Philosopher kings?
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4. (4) The Election Commission of India is a constitutional body established by the Constitution of India empowered to conduct free and fair elections in India.
   • (a) What is the model code of conduct (MCC)? What is the silence period?
   • (b) What was the effectiveness of MCC on Social media platforms in the recently concluded lok sabha election?
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Q4. Q4. Answer (any 3 of 5) 39 Marks

1. (a) Discuss the essential features of a federation.
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2. (b) Write definition of sovereignty as given by John Austin and its features. Evaluate Austin's theory of Sovereignty.
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3. (c) Write a note on the Role of the Representative What is the importance of Minority Representation?
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4. (d) Explain the doctrine of Rule of law and it's application in India.
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5. (e) Discuss the issue raised in the Golakhnath and Kesavananda Bharati case regarding the amendment power of the parliament.
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