Other Select Constitutions

Paper Code: 
POL401
Credits: 
3
Contact Hours: 
45.00
Max. Marks: 
100.00
Objective: 

Course Rationale: This paper studies some model constitutions of the world, other then the European ones. The historical background of individual constitutions 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.  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 and teaching 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

 

 

 

9.00
Unit I: 
Unit -1

Constitution of United States of America-Salient Features; American Federalism;

The President and his Cabinet

9.00
Unit II: 
Unit-II

Constitution of United States of America-The Congress; The Federal Judiciary; Checks and Balances; Political Parties

9.00
Unit III: 
Unit-III

Constitution of Japan-General Features; Fundamental rights in the Constitution; The Executive; Diet; Judiciary; Political Parties

9.00
Unit IV: 
Unit-IV

Constitution of China-Salient Features of the 1982 Constitution; The National People’s Congress- Standing Committee of the National People’s Congress

9.00
Unit V: 
Unit-V

Constitution of China-The President of China; the State Council; the Judicial System; Fundamental RIghts and Duties; the Communist Party

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

 

  • Austin,F.O. & Ray, P.O., (1964),Essentials of American Government, Appleton- Century- Crofts, University of Virginia
  • Bryce,J,(1921), Modern Democracies, New Delhi,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
  • Kahin, (1958),Major Governments of Asia, New York, Cornell University Press
  • Munro,W.B., (1956), The Government of United States,New York, Macmillan

 

E-Resources

 

 

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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