The objectives of this course are to:
1. Make learners familiarise with the Constitutions of Major Economies of the world.
2. Acquaint the students with the evolution of these countries political system and their position in the present time.
Course Objectives (CO)
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Learning outcomes (at course level) |
Learning and teaching strategies |
Assessment Strategies |
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Paper Code |
Paper Title |
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POL 214 |
Other Select Constitutions |
CO33: Developing knowledge regarding the evolution of the various Constitution CO34: Understanding the dynamics of actual politics and policy making. CO35: Acquiring an ability to describe the political institutions that are to be described in the light of political process. CO36: Apply the Comparative knowledge of the Constitutions in various areas of International Relations. |
Approach in teaching: Discussion, Demonstration, Action Research, Project, Field Trip
Learning activities for the students: Field activities, Seminar, Presentation, Giving tasks |
Class test, Semester end examinations, Quiz, Solving problems in tutorials, Assignments, Presentation, Individual and group projects
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Constitution of United States of America- Salient Features; American Federalism;
The President and his Cabinet
Constitution of United States of America- The Congress; The Federal Judiciary; Checks and Balances; Political Parties
Constitution of Russia-The Present Constitution; the Legislature; Executive; Communist Party
Constitution of Japan- General Features; Fundamental rights in the Constitution; The Executive; Diet; Judiciary; Political Parties
Constitution of China- Salient Features of the 1982 Constitution; The National People’s Congress- Standing Committee of the National People’s Congress; The President of China; The State Council; The Judicial System; Fundamental Rights and Duties; The Communist Party