Model Constitutions of Europe

Paper Code: 
Pol 301
Credits: 
03
Contact Hours: 
45.00
Max. Marks: 
100.00
Objective: 

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 sof government and working of various Constitutions of Europe

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

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Course

Learning outcomes (at course level)

Learning and teaching strategies

Assessment Strategies

Paper Code

Paper 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.

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 2

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

 

9.00
Unit III: 
Unit 3

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

 

9.00
Unit IV: 
Unit 4

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

 

9.00
Unit V: 
Unit 5

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

 

Essential Readings: 
  • Bhagwan,V and Bhushan,V,(2017), World Constitutions,New Delhi, Sterling Publishers
  • 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: 
  • 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

 

Academic Year: 
2020-21
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