Introduction to Political Science – II
Overview
Objectives:
This course is the continuation of Political Science-I. It mainly emphasizes on the functional aspects of the politics in a society. The students are to be enabled to understand the functioning of the political system, study its various components and actors influencing this functioning.
Contents:
1. Political System: Definition, Characteristics and Functions.
2. Law: Definition, Sources, kinds; its relationship with Morality, individual Liberty and Rights & Duties.
3. Constitution: Definition, kinds and amendments.
4. Political Parties: Kinds, Structures, Functions,
5. Interest Groups: Kinds, Functions, Relationship with political parties.
6. Public Opinion: Definition, Formulation, Assessment.
7. Electoral Process: Mechanism, Kinds of representation, requirements of impartial elections.
8. Political Ideologies: Liberalism, Fascism, Nazism, Socialism, Marxism, Nationalism.
Credit hours/ Marks:- 03 Cr. Hrs.
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