The objectives of this course are to:
1. Understand about the evolution of the various Constitution of the world.
2. Make student aware about the comparative study of Constitutions and apply it in contemporary issues
Course Objectives (CO)
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Learning outcomes (at course level) |
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Assessment Strategies |
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POL 401 |
Other Select Constitutions |
Upon completion of this course, students will be able to: CO37: Develop knowledge regarding the evolution of the various Constitution and the recent amendments. CO38: Understanding the dynamics of actual politics and policy making. CO39: Acquiring an ability to describe the political institutions of various countries and discuss them in the light of political process. CO40: Apply the comparative knowledge of the Constitutions in various areas of International Relations and develop a critical assessment of constitutions. |
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 |
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 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
Constitution of China-The President of China; the State Council; the Judicial System; Fundamental RIghts and Duties; the Communist Party