University : Gujarat University
Degree : B.A
Department : Political Science
Subject :Governmental Machinery
Document Type : Question Paper
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Governmental Machinery Model Paper :
Political Science (Principal)
Paper-II – (New Course)
Time : 3 Hours]
Max. Marks : 70
Instruction :
All questions are of equal marks.
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1. Explain the types of constitution
describe Aristotle’s classification of constitution.
Explain the characteristics of Federal government.
2. Critically evaluate Montesquie’s theory of separation of powers.
Explain the process of Law-making.
3. Discuss the characteristics of Presidential executive.
Describe the composition and functions of judiciary.
4. Explain in detail the proportional representation electoral system.
Describe the importance and functions of political parties.
5. Discuss the main Instruments of Public Opinion.
Write notes on any two.
(1) Unitary government (2) Importance of Bi-cameral legislature
(3) Merits and demerits of parliamentary executive
(4) Functional representation (5) Merits and demerits of party-system
Political Science (Principal)
Paper-II
Governmental Machinery
(Old Course)
Time : 3 Hours] [Max. Marks : 70
Instruction : All questions are of equal marks.
1. Describe the features of Ideal constitution.
OR
Explain the characteristics of Unitary Government.
2. Explain in detail the theory of separation of powers.
OR
Discuss the composition and powers of the Bi-Cameral legislature.
3. Discuss the characteristics of Parliamentary executive.
OR
Critically discuss the Independence of judiciary.
4. Explain the characteristics of Civil Service.
OR
Discuss in detail the two-party system.
5. What is public opinion ? Explain its importance.
OR
Write notes on any two.
(1) Aristotle’s constitution.
(2) Federal government.
(3) Process of Law-making.
(4) Merits and demerits of Presidential Government.
(5) Proportional Electoral System.
Introduction to Political Ideologies :
Instruction :
All questions carry equal marks.
1. Criticize the nature and subject matters of the major political ideologies.
OR
Explain the scope and sources of the study of the subject of political ideologies.
2. Describe the development and various views of Individualism.
OR
Discuss in detail the Principles of the Modern Individualism.
3. Explain the Development of Socialism.
OR
Describe the various types and approaches of socialism.
4. Criticize the sources and characters of Marxism.
OR
Give information about the major principles of the Marxism.
5. (A) Write answer in one or two lines :
(1) Give definition of Political Ideologies.
(2) Explain the concept of Utopian Socialism.
(3) Give the name of the supporters of Individualism.
(4) Give definition of Modern Individualism.
(5) What is Guild Socialism ?
(6) Give definition of scientific socialism.
(7) Give the name of the supporters and reference books of socialism.
(B) Match the words Group ‘A’ with Group ‘B’.
Group-A Group-B
(1) Nature of Political Ideology (a) Democratic Socialism
(2) Individualism (b) Dialectical Materialism
(3) Socialism (c) Classless and Stateless Society
(4) Marxism (d) Collectivism and Fabianism
(5) Dimensions of Political Ideology (e) Modern Individualism
(6) Economic and Religion Individualism (f) Scientific Socialism
(7) Revolutionary Socialism (g) Theory of Surplus Value (h) Physiocrats and Political Thinkers
Introduction to Political Ideologies :
1. Explain International Relations and give the difference between International Relations and International Politics. 14
OR
Write notes on :
(a) Realism
(b) Idealism
2. Examine any four elements of National Power. 14
OR
Define collective security and discuss its importance.
3. Discuss the rise and decline of the Bipolar system. 14
OR
Write a note on the post Cold War era of International Politics.
4. Discuss the aims and principles of UNO and examine its relevance in present times. 14
OR
Analyse the salient features of the New International Economic Order (NIEO).
5. (A) Write True or False : 7
(1) George Kennan is associated with Neo-Realism. (True / False)
(2) Idealism is based on the Game Theory. (True / False)
(3) The Cold War was characterized by Balance of Power. (True / False)
(4) NATO played an important role in America’s policy of containment. (True / False)
(5) The present world order is Bipolar. (True / False)
(6) SAARC was formed in 1985. (True / False)
(7) Bretton Woods institutions are an important feature of the New International Economic Order. (True / False)
(B) Match the following : 7
A B
(1) ‘Politics Among Nations’ (a) Nation State
(2) Internationalism (b) UNO
(3) Treaty of Westphalia (c) Easing of tensions
(4) NATO (d) Morgenthau
(5) Détente (e) Idealism
(6) General Assembly (f) Samuel Huntington
(7) ‘Clash of Civilizations’ (g) World Parliament