Model Constitutions of Europe

Paper Code: 
POL301
Credits: 
3
Contact Hours: 
45.00
Max. Marks: 
100.00
Objective: 

Course Rationale: This paper acquaints the student with major constitutions of Europe. The historical background of each constitution is to be emphasized to gain an understanding of its evolution. Furthermore the political institutions are to be studied in the light of the political process to gain an understanding of the dynamics of actual politics and policy making.

 

The objectives of this course are to:

1.  Acquaint students with the structures, form of government and working of various Constitutions of Europe

2. Make student understand about the historical background and evolution of the various Constitution

                                             

Course Objectives (CO)

Course

Learning outcomes (at course level)

Learning and teaching strategies

Assessment Strategies

Paper Code

Course Title

POL 301

Model Constitutions of Europe

Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:

CO25:  Understand diverse political systems and constitutions around the world, including empirical area-based knowledge; broader theoretical understanding of different political systems, institutions and processes.

CO26: Relate with the changing domestic and global contexts within which they operate  and understand the recent developments therewith.

CO27:  Develop in-depth understanding of the approaches and forms of political systems, along with Constitution and Constitutionalism

CO28: Explain the  historical background of each constitution is to be emphasized to gain an understanding of its evolution.

Approach in teaching:

Interactive Lectures, Discussion, Tutorials, Reading assignments, Power Point Presentation

 

Learning activities for the students:

Self-learning assignments, Effective questions, Seminar presentation, Giving tasks.

Class test, Semester end examinations, Quiz, Solving problems in tutorials, Assignments, Presentation, Individual and group projects

 

9.00
Unit I: 
Unit -1

Constitution of United Kingdom-Growth of the Constitution; Its Nature;

The Crown- The King and the Cabinet

9.00
Unit II: 
Unit-II

Constitution of United Kingdom-The British Parliament; Judiciary; Local Govt.; Political Parties; Rule of Law; Delegated Legislation

9.00
Unit III: 
Unit-III

Constitution of Switzerland-Main Features; Swiss Legislature; Swiss Executive; Swiss Judiciary; Direct Democracy in Switzerland; Political Parties

9.00
Unit IV: 
Unit-IV

Constitution of France-Historical Background; Nature of the Constitution; French Executive

9.00
Unit V: 
Unit-V

Constitution of France- The French Parliament; French Judiciary; Local Govt.; Political Parties

Essential Readings: 

Ø  Bhagwan,V and Bhushan,V,(2017), World Constitutions,New Delhi, Sterling Publishers

Ø  Mahajan,VD, (2017),Select Modern Governments,New Delhi, S. Chand & Co.

Kapur, A.C.,and Mishra ,K.K.(2010),Select Constitutions,New Delhi, S Chand

References: 

Reference Books:

  • Bryce,J., (1921),Modern Democracies, New York,The Macmillan Company
  • Dicey,AV.,(1885), The Law of the Constitution,Oxford, Oxford University Press
  • Finer,H., (1932), The Theory and Practice of Modern Government,New York, The Dial Press
  • Finer,H., (1956), Government of Greater European Powers, Holt, University of Michigan

 

E-Resources:

 

 

 

 

ØWeidenfeld, W. (2010). Understanding the European Constitution. Germany: Verlag Bertelsmann Stiftung. Can be retrieved from https://www.google.co.in/books/edition/Understanding_the_European_Constitution/dPp4DwAAQBAJ?hl=en&gbpv=0

 

 

Journals

 

  • Global Constitutionalism
  • European Constitutional Law Review
  • International Journal of Constitutional Law
  • ICL Journal :Vienna Journal on International Constitutional Law
  • Heinonline

 

 

 

 

 

 

Academic Year: 
2022-23
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