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Q -1 What is meant by Constitutional Law? Discuss in detail the sources of British ConstitutionalLaw?
Q-2 Discuss Parliamentary Sovereignty in England with reference to constituent and Legislative roleof Parliament.
Q -3 Write a short note on Crown's Prerogative.
Q -4 Write notes on any THREE of the following:(i) Separation of Power(ii) Magna Carta(iii) BILL of Rights 1689(iv) Prime Minister(v) Public Bill
Q -5 Describe the mode of election of American President. Under what circumstances the Presidentcan use veto powers.
Q-6 Describe the composition, powers and effectiveness of House of Representatives as a legislativebody.
Q -7 Discuss the procedure of the amendment of the U.S Constitution.
Q -8 Write short notes on any TWO of the following:(i) Judicial Review(ii) U.S. Senate(iii) Supreme Court(iv) Due Process of Law
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-A (The British Constitution)
Q-l Discuss briefly the composition, powers and functions of the House of Commons.
Q-2 How is the cabinet formed in England? Discuss its salient features.
Q-3 What is meant by conventions of the constitution? How do they differ from laws?
Q-4 Answer the following in "yes" or "No":-a. Whetber standing committees in the House of Common may substitute a new bill?b. Whether the British Speaker is a statutory office?c. Whether there can be judicial review of administrative actions in Britain?d. Whether the Act of Settlement 1701 is a part of common Law?e. Whether Bill of Rights 1689 was issued by king Charles-1?
SECTION -B (The U.S.A Constitution)
Q-5 Discuss the salient features of the American Constitution.
Q-6 Compare the powers and position of the American President with those of the British PrimeMinister.
Q- 7 Describe the functions of Supreme Court and its role in the evolution of the AmericanConstitution.
Q-8 Answer the following in "Yes" or "No":-a. Whether the U.S Congress is a Sovereign body?b. Whether the U.S Constitution is a conventions free constitution? c. Whether there are Governmentbills in U.S.A as they are in Britain?d. Whether U.S Cabinet is unanswerable to upper house of congress?e. Whether U.S Constitution is Unitary?
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SECTION -A (The British Constitution)
Q-I Describe and explain the Magna Carta Bill of Rights 1689 and Act of settlement.
Q-2 Explain the Doctrine of the separation of Powers.
Q-3 Explain the principles of Parliamentary Supremacy.
Q-4 Explain the meaning of ministerial collective responsibilities.
SECTION -B (The U.S.A Constitution)
Q-5 Compare and contrast the compositions / powers and functions of the Senate with that of theHouse of Lords.
Q-6 What is theory of Due Process of Law under the V.S constitution? How it was included in theconstitution.
Q- 7 Write short notes on any two of the following:a. Separation of powersb. Procedure of amendmentc. Sources of President's powersd. Judicial review
Q-8 Answer the following in yes or no:a. Whether the American comities are more powerful than the comities in England?b. Whether the Congress of Confederation was a two chambered Legislature?c. Whether the American President is Responsible to Congress?d. Whether 25th amendment authorizes the President to nominate a vice Presidency becomes vacant?e. Whether Congress is a sovereign Legislature?
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SECTION -A (The British Constitution)
Q-l Discuss Reform Act 1832 and Representation of the people Act 1867. What were their immediateeffects on the political system of the country?
Q-2 What do you know about the Office of the British Prime Minister? Discuss his/her role in theparliamentary democracy?
Q-3 Write short notes on any three of the following:a. Magna Cartab. Legated legislationc. Committee stage in the Law makingd. Rules of lawe. Parliamentary form of Government
Q-4 Answer the following in "Yes" or "No"a. Whether there is constitutional division of power between central and regional governments inBritish?b. Whether membership of House of Lords is granted by the sovereign on the advice of LordChancellor?c. Whether a public bill can be introduced by the private member in the House of Commons?d. Whether the speaker presides over all meetings of the House of Commons without exception?e. Whether the Quarter Sessions Court are the lowest British Criminal Courts?
SECTION -B (The U.S.A Constitution)
Q-5 What is meant by Judicial Review? What is its scope in the U.S judicial System?
Q-6 Discuss the procedure of the amendments of the constitution.Also discuss the 19th and 26th amendments.
Q- 7 Compare and contrast the powers and functions of the American President with those of theBritish Prime Minister.
Q-8 Answer the following in "yes" or "No":a. Whether most of the amendments .made in the U.S constitution were proposed by states?b. Whether the convention of senatorial courtesy has extended the powers of senate?c. Whether the U.S Senators are indirectly elected members of upper Chamber?d. Whether legislative procedure in Congress is the same as it is in British lower house of parliament?e. Whether American president is bound by the advice of his cabinet members?
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SECTION -A (The British Constitution)
Q-I How is the cabinet formed in Great Britain? Discuss its functions and importance.
Q-2 What is a public bill? How legislative business takes place at Committee stage in the lower houseof British Parliament?
Q-3 Write a short note on any three of the following:a. Independence of judiciaryb. Parliamentary form of Governmentc. Bill of right 1689d. Unitary constitutione. Lord Chancellor
Q-4 Answer the following in "Yes" or "No"a. Whether any type of bill can be referred to the committee of the whole house?b. Whether the lords have power to pass a censure against the cabinet?c. Whether the decision of British Speaker is final?d. Whether the common Law is the law made by the 15th century British parliament?e. Whether the British Prime Minister is empowered to advise the king to dissolve the House of common?
SECTION -B (The U.S.A Constitution)
Q-5 Discuss the salient features of the constitution of the United States of America?
Q-6 Compare and contrast the companion power and functions of the Senate with that of the House of Lords.
Q- 7 Describe the organization and function of the American Supreme Court?
Q-8 Answer the following in "Yes" or "No"a. Whether the conventions have played a magnificent role in the development of the constitution of United States?b. Whether the U.S.A is a Federation since Independent?c. Whether the powers of Federal Government have widely increased due to judicial interpretation / amendments, Laws of the congress etc?
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SECTION -A (The British Constitution)
Q-l Trace the origin of the Office of Prime Minister in Britain. Discuss his position in the parliamentand role in the 21
st
century British Cabinet?
Q-2 What do you understand by the term constitutional Law? Discuss various sources of BritishConstitutional Law?
Q-3 What committee works in the House of Commons? Discuss their functions in the law making inBritain?
Q-4 Answer in the following in "Yes" or "No"a. Whether Kangaroo closure of debates in House of Commons take place at Second Reading of theill?b. Whether Courts in Britain can declare executive acts as un- constitutional?c. Whether it was King James I.I who established the practice of choosing the members of the Cabinetform one part only?d. Whether the system of traveling justice in British was introduced by the king John?
e. Whether the members of the Upper House of Parliament can take part in General elections of Parliament in Britain?
SECTION -B (The U.S.A Constitution)
Q-5 What do you know about the U.S Presidency as the greatest office in the world? How does thePresident Influence legislation despite being not a legislature?
Q-6 Compare and contrast the power and functions of the Speaker of the House of Representativewith those of the Speaker of the British Parliament?
Q- 7 What is the theory of Due process of Law under the U.S constitution?
Q-8 Answer the following in "Yes" or "No"a. Whether U.S committees in the senate are more powerful than the committee in Parliament inEngland?b. Whether the candidate for election to the House of Representative must be at least 30 years of age?c. Whether Vice President is a member of senate?d. Whether conventions usages have increased the powers of the president?e. Whether 23rd amendment reduced the voting age at 18?
