University : Kuvempu University
Degree : B.A
Department : Political Science
Year : II
Subject :Modern Governments
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Modern Governments Model Paper :
Second Year B.A. Degree Examination, September/October 2012
Directorate of Distance Education
Political Science
Paper – II : (Old and New Syllabus)
Time: 3 Hours
Max. Marks: 70/80
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Instructions :
1) Students who have attended 30 marks IA scheme will have to answer for total of 70 marks.
2) Students who have attended 20 marks IA scheme will have to answer for total of 80 marks.
Note : Section – ‘D’ is compulsory for 80 marks scheme only.
SECTION – A
I. Answer any TWO of the following questions :
1) Explain the salient features of the constitution of U.K.
2) Explain the position, powers and functions of the President
3) Explain the composition, powers and functions of the Swiss Federal.
4) Explain the powers and functions of the President of 5th Republic of France.
SECTION – B
II. Answer any THREE of the following questions :
5) Explain composition, powers and functions of the Parliament
6) Describe the salient features of the constitution of Japan.
7) Explain composition, powers and functions of the National People’s
8) Explain composition, powers and functions of the American Congress.
9) Discuss the powers and functions of the Prime Minister of Japan.
10) Explain the composition, powers and functions of the Parliament
SECTION – C
III. Answer any TWO of the following questions :
11) Bring out the difference between King and Crown In England.
12) Write a short note on federal court of U.S.A.
13) Explain the powers and functions of the President of Republic of China.
14) Describe the methods of direct democracy in Switzerland.
SECTION – D
IV. Compulsory question to 80 marks scheme only :
Answer any ONE of the following questions.
15) Discuss the position, powers and functions of the Prime-Minister
16) Explain the salient features of the constitution of U.S.A.
Modern Governments :
I. Answer any Two of the following questions :
1. Explain the basic features of British Constitution.
2. Describe the working of direct democracy in Switzerland.
3. Explain the salient features of American Constitution.
4. Describe the composition and powers of the National People Congress of China.
II. Answer any THREE of the following
5. Explain the composition and functions of the Federal Assembly of Switzerland.
6. Describe the functions of the speaker of House of Commons in England.
7. Explain the main features of Japan Constitution.
8. Explain the powers and functions of Daiet in Japan.
9. Explain the powers & functions of the House of Commons of U.K.
10. Explain the powers and functions of the President of U.S.A.
III. Answer any TWO of the following:
11. Explain the composition of House of Lords.
12. Write a note on the ‘Conventions’ in the Britain Constitution.
13. Explain the ‘Rule of Law’.
14. Explain the composition of Senate of France.
IV. Compulsory question for 80 marks scheme only:
Answer any one of the following questions :
15. Briefly explain the main features of France Constitution.
16. Explain the Monarchy in U.K.
International relations :
I. Answer any Two of the following questions :
1. What is International relations? Discuss the scope of the study of International relations.
2. Explain the methods of peaceful settlement of International disputes.
3. What is International Law? Explain the sources of International law.
4. Explain the meaning and types of alliances.
II. Answer any THREE of the following questions :
5. Explain the tangible and non – tangible elements of national power.
6. Define Diplomacy. Explain the privilege & Immunities of diplomats.
7. Write an essay on foreign policy of India.
8. What is propaganda? Explain its techniques.
9. Bring out the types of war and functions of war.
10. Explain the various achievements of UNO.
III. Answer any TWO of the following:
11. Explain the importance of the study International Relations.
12. Explain the differences between Domestic & Foreign policy.
13. Discuss the problems of disarmament.
14. Explain the meaning and features of Balance of power.
IV. Compulsory question for 80 marks scheme only:
Answer any one of the following questions :
15. Explain the main features of the Foreign policy of U.S.A
OR
Bring out the causes of war and suggest the remedies.