Comparative Political Institutions

Paper Code: 
POL 125
Credits: 
04
Contact Hours: 
60.00
Max. Marks: 
100.00
Objective: 

This paper focuses on the study of institutional structures and political processes of different political systems. The aim of study is to explore the comparative experiences of different countries and to make sense of their different political trajectories.

12.00
Unit I: 
UNIT 1

Nature and Scope of Comparative politics, Traditional and modern perspective

12.00
Unit II: 
UNIT 2

Constitution- Meaning, Process of growth, Kinds, Necessity of Good Constitution

Constitutionalism- Meaning, Development, Liberal versus Marxist Notion, Problems and Prospects

12.00
Unit III: 
UNIT 3

Classifications of Government (both traditional and Modern) Forms of Government- Democracy and Dictatorship, Unitary and Federal, Parliamentary and Presidential

12.00
Unit IV: 
UNIT 4

Separation of Power, Organs of Government and their functions, Legislature, Executive and Judiciary

12.00
Unit V: 
UNIT 5

Theories of Representation, Party System, Pressure groups and Public Opinion

 

Essential Readings: 
  • Vermani, R.C.,(2018),Political Theory,New Delhi,Geetanjali Publishing House
  •  Gauba,O.P,(2018), An Introduction to Political Theory,New Delhi, Mayur Paperback
  •  Ramaswamy,S,  (2014), Political Theory :Ideas & Concepts.,New Delhi, Prentice hall of India  pvt. Ltd.
  • Asirvatham, E, ,(2010),Political Theory ,New Delhi, S. Chand & Co. Pvt. Ltd
  • Gupta, R.L.,(2004),Political Theory, New Concepts: New Perspectives, New Delhi, Sultan Chand and Sons
  •  Agarwal, R.C.(2006),Political Theory, New Delhi, S. Chand & Co
  • Das ,H.H,& Choudhary, B.C.(2005),Political Theory, Jaipur, National Publishing House
  • Appadorai, A.,(1972),Twentieth Century Political Thinking,New Delhi,Oxford University Press

 

References: 
  • Johri, J.C.,(2009), Principles of Modern Political Science, Sterling Publishers Pvt. Ltd.
  •     Kapur, A.C.,(2010),Principles of Political Science, New Delhi, Sultan Chand and Sons
  •    Appadorai, A.,(2000),Substance of Politics ,New Delhi,Oxford University Press
  •   Ray,S.N.,(1998,)Modern Comparative Politics, New Delhi, Prentice Hall of India
  •   Axford, B,Browning, G., Muggins ,R,& Rosamond, B,(2002),Politics: An Introduction, New York Routledge
  •   Finer, S.E.(1970),Comparative Government. ,UK,Allen Lane
  •   Friederich, G.J.(1950), Constitutional Government and Democracy,Boston ,Blaisdell publishing company
  •     Jain, M.P., (1993), Political Theory, New Delhi, Authors Guild Publications

 

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Academic Year: 
2019-20
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