JUNE 2021
B.A. ( IV Semester) Examination
POLITICAL SCIENCE
Paper: BPOL-404 (New)
(Comparative Political System)
Full Marks : 80
Pass Marks : 35%
Time : Three Hours
Notes: (i) Answer all questions.
(ii) The figures in the margin indicate full marks for the questions.
SECTION-I
1. Answer the following questions: 2x5=10
(a) What is institutional approach to the study of comparative politics?
(b) What do you mean by ‘Shadow Cabinet’?
(c) Write down two features of Parliamentary form of Government.
(d) Mention the significance of Judicial Review in USA.
(e) Mention two utilities of House of Lords.
SECTION-II
2. Answer any four of the following questions: 5x4=20
(a) Distinguish between Comparative Government and Comparative Politics.
(b) Explain the merits of Federal form of Government.
(c) Discuss the powers of the Speaker of House of Commons.
(d) Describe the election process of the President of USA.
(e) Analyse the features of the judicial system of China.
SECTION-III
3. Answer any five of the following questions: 10x5=50
(a) Discuss the major traditional approaches to the study of comparative politics.
(b) Write an essay on Presidential form of Government.
(c) Examine the powers and position of the Prime Minister of UK.
(d) Explain the powers and functions of the senate.
(e) Describe the organization of Judiciary in China with special reference to Supreme People’s court.
(f) Analyze the working of Party system in U.K.
