Comparatives Political Institutions

Paper Code: 
24POL125
Credits: 
4
Contact Hours: 
60.00
Max. Marks: 
100.00
Objective: 

The students will understand the diversity of key aspects of political systems around the world and acquaint them with the meaning of fundamental institutions of democratic regimes like legislatures, the executive and its bureaucracy, law and judicial systems, elections, interest groups

12.00
Unit I: 
Introduction

Nature and Scope of Comparative politics, Traditional and modern perspective

 

12.00
Unit II: 
Constitutionalism

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

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

 

12.00
Unit III: 
Classifications of Government

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

 

12.00
Unit IV: 
Organs of Government

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

 

12.00
Unit V: 
Theories of Representation

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

 

Essential Readings: 
  • Ratha, Keshab Chandra.,(2020), Political Theory: Concepts and Debates ,Rawat Publications.
  • Gauba,O.P,(2019), An Introduction to Political Theory,New Delhi, Mayur Paperback
  • Vermani, R.C.,(2018),Political Theory,New Delhi,Geetanjali Publishing House
  • 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.,(2007),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

 

 

References: 
  • Johri, J.C.,(2019), Principles of Modern Political Science, Sterling Publishers
  • 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.,(2004,)Modern Comparative Politics, New Delhi, Prentice Hall of India
  • Axford, B,Browning, G., Muggins ,R,& Rosamond, B,(2002),Politics: An Introduction, New York Routledge

 

 

Academic Year: 
2024-25
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