Constitutional Government and Democracy in India (Theory)

Paper Code: 
24CPOL112
Credits: 
06
Contact Hours: 
90.00
Max. Marks: 
100.00
Objective: 

The focus of this paper is on the political processes and the actual functioning of the political system in India. The paper creates understanding of the functioning of the Indian Constitution and other institutions how it has shaped contemporary rhetoric’s and policy orientations in Indian politics. To Acquaint the students with the meaning of fundamental institutions of democratic regimes: legislatures, the executive and its bureaucracy, law and judicial systems, elections, interest groups

Course Outcomes: 

Course

Learning outcomes

(at course level)

Learning and teaching strategies

Assessment Strategies

Course Code

Course Title

24CPOL 112

Constitutional Government and Democracy in India

(Theory)

Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:

CO7: determine the   functioning of the various provision of Indian Constitution.

CO8:  evaluate the effectiveness of different parliamentary procedures in achieving fair and balanced decision-making.

CO9: examine the mechanisms through which Parliament ensures democratic accountability,.

CO10: develop an in-depth interrogation of the principles of the Indian Constitution.

CO11: demostrate knowledge from various sources to support a persuasive argument on the benefits of

Decentralization

CO12: contribute effectively in Course specific interaction.

Approach in teaching

 

Lecture, Power point presentations, Classroom discussions

 

Interactive sessions,

various online resources, PowerPoint presentations

case studies

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

 

Online Quiz
 
18.00
Unit I: 
The Constituent Assembly and the Constitution

Philosophy of the Constitution; the Preamble; Features of the Constitution; Fundamental Rights and Directive Principles

 

18.00
Unit II: 
Organs of the Government

The Legislature: Parliament; Parliamentary Procedure and Law -making Process

18.00
Unit III: 
Organs of the Government

The Executive: President and Prime Minister; the Judiciary: Supreme Court

 

18.00
Unit IV: 
Federalism

Divisions of Powers; Emergency Provisions; Centre-State Relations; Contemporary trends

 

18.00
Unit V: 
Decentralization

Evolution of Local Self Government; Municipalities and Panchayats; Current scenario: critical analysis

Essential Readings: 

Ø  Laxmikanth,M., (2023), Indian Polity,Noida,Mc Graw Hill Education

Ø  Basu,D.D. , (2021),Introduction to the  Constitution of India, New Delhi, Prentice Hall of India

Ø  Fadia,B.L(2021),Indian Government and Politics, Agra,Sahitya Bhawan

Ø  Agarwal ,R.C., (2018) Constitutional Development and National Movement of India,New Delhi, Sultan Chand & Sons,

Ø  Johari,J.C.,(2012), Indian Government and Politics (Vol. I& II), New Delhi,Vishal Publications

References: 

Ø  Pylee,M.V.(2014), Constitutional History of India, New Delhi, S.Chand

Ø  Jayal, N.G.,& Mehta, P.B.(2011),(ed.), The Oxford Companion to Politics in India (edited) ,London, Oxford

Ø  Jaffrelot,C .,(2010), Religion, Caste and Politics in India, New Delhi, Primus Books

Ø  Brass,P ,(2009),Politics of India since Independence, Hyderabad,Orient Longman

Ø  Rudolph,L.I., &  Rudolph,S.H.,  (2008), In Pursuit of Lakshmi : The Political Economy of the Indian State, Delhi, Orient Longman

Academic Year: 
2024-25
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