DISTANCE EDUCATION
B.A. DEGREE EXAMINATION, MAY 2018.
CONTEMPORARY POLITICAL SYSTEM
Time Three hours Maximum 100 marks
PART A — x 8 40 marks)
Answer any FIVE questions.
1. How are modern Constitutions classified?
2. Define the theory of separation of powers.
3. What is meant by Administrative Law?
4. Discus the role of conventions in the British Constitution.
5. Give an account of the powers and functions of the
British Speaker.
6. Write a note on 'Plural Executive' in Swiss.
7. What are pressure groups? Explain their functions.
8. Examine the powers and functions of the French Prime
Minister.
PART B — x 15 60 marks)
Answer any FOUR questions.
9. Explain the nature, merits and demerits of presidential
form of government.
10. Discuss the different types of Governmental
Organisation.
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11. Explain the salient features of American Constitution.
12. Explain the position and powers of the British Monarch.
13. Examine the operation of direct democracy in Swiss.
14. How is the French President elected? And explain his
powers.
15. Describe the powers and functions of Congress in USA.