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P.T.O.
MAR IVANIOS COLLEGE (AUTONOMOUS)
THIRUVANANTHAPURAM
Reg. No. :.………………… Name :.………………….
Second Semester B.A. Degree Examination, June 2016
First Degree Programme under CBCSS
Complementary Course: Political Science II (for Economics)
AUPS231.1a: Introduction to Political Theory
Time: 3 Hours Max. Marks: 80
SECTION A
Answer ALL the following terms each in one or two sentences.
1. Political System.
2. Administrative Law.
3. Plural Executive.
4. Filibustering.
5. Bi Cameralism.
6. Rule Adjudication.
7. Political Culture.
8. Feminism.
9. Delegated Legislation.
10. Judicial Activism.
(10 × 1 10 Marks)
SECTION B
Write short notes on any EIGHT of the following, not exceeding a paragraph.
11. Briefly discuss the features of bi party system.
12. What are the advantages of bicameral legislature
13. Briefly explain the importance of Structural Functional analysis in Political Science.
14. Explain the importance of Judicial Review in the Indian Constitution.
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15. Comment on the role of media in popularizing Judicial Activism.
16. What are the main features of Rule of Law
17. Explain the features of Collective Responsibility.
18. What are the differences between Fundamental Rights and Directive Principles in the Indian Constitution
19. Comment on delegated legislation and how it violates the principle of popular sovereignty.
20. What are the disadvantages of multi party democracies
21. Bring out the merits and defects of One party system.
22. Explain the different instruments of direct democracy.
× 2 16 Marks)
SECTION C
Short essay type Answer any SIX questions, each not to exceed one and a half page.
23. Explain the indicators of political culture.
24. Comment on the importance of Freedom of Religion in the Indian Constitution.
25. What are the important agents of Political Socialisation.
26. Explain the differences between pressure groups and political parties.
27. Discuss the tactics performed by interest groups in democratic countries.
28. Explain the features of coalition politics in Kerala.
29. Discuss the nature of multi party system in India.
30. What are the devices for ensuring the independence of Judiciary
31. What are the differences between Rule of Law and Administrative Law
× 4 24 Marks)
SECTION D
Long essay type Answer any TWO questions, each not exceeding three pages.
32. Explain the Philosophy of the Indian Constitution as stated in the Preamble of the Constitution.
33. Define Political System and summaries the contributions of Almond and Easton.
34. Describe the role of Political Parties in a modern political system.
35. Differentiate between Parliamentary and Presidential systems of Government and bring out its features.
× 15 30 Marks)