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LOYOLA COLLEGE (AUTONOMOUS), CHENNAI 600 034
B.A.DEGREE EXAMINATION -SOCIOLOGY
FIFTH SEMESTER APRIL 2018
SO 5503- POLITICAL SOCIOLOGY
Date: 03-05-2018 Dept. No. Max. 100 Marks
Time: 09:00-12:00
PART A
Answer the following questions in about 30 words each: (10x2=20 Marks)
1. What is Political Sociology?
2. What is meant by Politics?
3. What is Monarchical system?
4. List any two merits of democratic system.
5. Who are Political elites?
6. What is authority?
7. What are interest groups?
8. What is meant by direct and indirect Political socialization?
9. What do you mean by political parties?
10. List any two types of pressure groups.
PART B
Answer any Five questions in about 300 words each: (5x8=40 Marks)
11. Write a brief account on Origin of Political Sociology.
12. Give an account of Aristotle's classification of political systems.
13. Write a short note on types of power.
14. Briefly explain the concepts of political apathy.
15. Elucidate the different types of political participation.
16. Highlight the features of political parties. How are they differentfrom other social groups?
17. Write a short note on Totalitarian.
PART C
Answer any Two questions in about 1200 words each: (2x20=40 Marks)
18. Explain the nature, scope and importance of political sociology.
19. Critically examine the different elite theories of political power.
20. What is political socialization? Describe the role of different agencies of political socialization.
21. Critically examine the theocracy and Dictatorships.