Model Constitutions of Europe (Theory)

Paper Code: 
24DPOL 711(A)
Credits: 
06
Contact Hours: 
90.00
Max. Marks: 
100.00
Objective: 

The objectives of this course are to 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.

This course helps the student to evaluate the evolutionary process of political system in major European nations and their position in the present time.

 

Course Outcomes: 

Course

Learning outcomes (at course level)

Learning and teaching strategies

Assessment Strategies

Course Code

Course Title

24DPOL 711(A)

Model Constitutions of Europe

(Theory)

CO99: examine diverse political systems and constitutions of major European countries, including empirical area-based knowledge;

CO100: create broader theoretical understanding of different political systems, institutions and processes.

CO101: compare and contrast the changing domestic and global contexts within which they operate.

CO102: evaluate the approaches and forms of political systems, along with Constitution and Constitutionalism

CO103: explain the historical background of major European constitution and will be able to understand their evolution.

CO104: contribute effectively in Course specific interaction

Approach in teaching:

Discussion, Demonstration, Action Research, Project, Field Trip

 

Learning activities for the students:             Field activities, Presentation, Giving tasks

 

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

 

 

Observation, Presentation, Report writing
 

 

18.00
Unit I: 
Constitution of United Kingdom:

Growth of the Constitution; Its Nature; The Crown- The King and the Cabinet

 

18.00
Unit II: 
Constitution of United Kingdom:

The British Parliament; Judiciary; Local Govt.; Political Parties; Rule of Law; Delegated Legislation

 

18.00
Unit III: 
Constitution of Switzerland:

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

 

18.00
Unit IV: 
Constitution of France:

Historical Background; Nature of the Constitution; French Executive; The French Parliament; French Judiciary; Local Govt.; Political Parties

 

18.00
Unit V: 
Constitution of Germany:

Brief Background; the Executive; the Legislature; the Judiciary; Political Parties

 

Essential Readings: 
  • Bhagwan, V. & Bhushan,V., (2017),World Constitutions,New Delhi, Sterling Publishers
  • Mahajan, V.D, (2017), Select Modern Governments, New Delhi,S. Chand & Co
  • Kapur,A .C.& Mishra, K.K., (2010),Select Constitutions,New Delhi, S Chand

 

References: 
  • Bryce,J.,(1921) ,Modern Democracies, New York,The Macmillan Company, New York,1921
  • Dicey,A.V.(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: 
2024-25
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