B.A. LL.B. (Five Years) Sem 2 Political Science 1 2024-25 ATKT 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 the importance of Government as an essential element of the state
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2. (b) What is a Unitary form of government? Give example.
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3. (c) Write a difference between de facto and de jure sovereignty. Give example.
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4. (d) What is cumulative vote?
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5. (e) What is the relationship between the president and executive in the parliamentary form of government
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6. (f) What is direct election and indirect election?
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7. (g) What is Territorial representation?
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8. (h) Name any two advices given by Machiavelli to the prudent prince.
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9. (i) What is communism of wealth? Who introduced the idea?
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10. (j) Write any two measures to make the judiciary independent.
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Q2. Q2. Write short notes (any 2 of 4) 12 Marks

1. (a) Relevance of Political Science to Law.
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2. (b) Comparative study between State & society
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3. (c) Plato's thought about education in his Ideal 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) According to Aristotle, in every government, changes go on cycle of rotation. Aristocracy is the rule of the few but it degenerates into oligarchy.
   • (i) When according to Aristotle, Aristocracy transforms to Oligarchy? What is the quantitative basis of Aristotle's classification of Government?
   • (ii) What Is a Monarchy? Write the difference between Monarchy and Tyranny
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2. (b) The Greek philosopher, wanted to build an ideal state, ruled by the philosopher king. He mentioned the idea in his famous book.
   • (i) Name the philosopher and his book where the idea of Ideal State was given. Why he wants the king to be philosopher?
   • (ii) Write three drawbacks of Ideal State?
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3. (c) 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.
   • (i) On the basis of the above facts Identify and explain the constitutional provision that ensures protection of democratic values.
   • (ii) Identify the doctrine of power reflected in above facts. Write two demerits of the doctrine
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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) Why is sovereignty regarded as soul of the state? Discuss John Austin perception of the determinate human superior.
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2. (b) What is a Quasi Federal State? Explain the reasons for adopting quasi federal system in India.
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3. (c) What are the arguments against female enfranchisement? Explain the system of Occupational Representation.
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4. (d) Explain the importance of independence of judiciary in Democracy and discuss the role of judiciary in federal state.
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