I.D. END TERM EXAMINATION, APRIL-2018 B.A.LL.B. (HONS.) SEMESTER-IV Political Science Major Political Systems in the World Max. Marks: 60 Time Allowed: 3:00 Hrs. Note: Answer five questions including Question No. 1 which is compulsory. The number of marks carried by each question is indicated at the end of the question.
1. Answer the following (each answer should be in approximately 100 words) (Marks a. What is Common Law? b. Describe the composition of the Supreme Court of the United Kingdom. c. What is Suspensory Veto which is used by the American President? d. What is Two-Party System? e. What do you understand by the Swiss Federal Assembly? f. What is federalism? g. What do you understand by the 'Renunciation of War' in Japan? h. Describe the election of the Prime Minister of Japan. i. What is the method of 'Kangaroo Closure' in England? j. What is the difference between Democracy and Republic??
2. "Theoretically, the British monarch still enjoys a large amount of powers and prerogatives. However, in practice he has come to be virtually a shadow of his former self. He is now a nominal ruler". In the light of this statement, point out the role and position of the Monarch in British Political system. (Marks 10)
3. It is said that the "US senate is the strongest second chamber in the world" justify the statement and state the factors that have been responsible for its strong position. (Marks 10)
4. Discuss the organization and jurisdiction of American Federal Courts. (Marks 10)
5. Critically examine the features of the Federal Constitution of the Swiss Confederation of 1999. (Marks 10)
6. How a Bill can become an Act? Analyse the various stages in the process of Law-Making by The National Diet of Japan in the light of committees of the house. (Marks 10)
7. Write short notes on any two of the following: (Marks 5×2=10) a. Peculiar position of the Chairman of The Swiss Federal Council. b. Powers of Lord Chief Justice of England and Wales. c. Functions of the Cabinet in Japan.