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Principles of British Constitution 1. Salient Features of the British Constitution 2. Nature and Sources of the British Constitution. 3. The Rule of Law 4. Parliamentary Supremacy 5. Constitutional Conventions 6. The Crown, Royal Prerogatives, Prime Minister and Cabinet System. 7. British Parliament; Composition, Functions and Procedure. 8. Privileges of the Parliament 9. Human Rights 10. Judiciary 11. Local Government 12. Political Parties Constitution of United States 1. Brief History of Conventions leading to the Adoption of American Constitution 2. Important Characteristics/Salient Features 3. Civil Liberties:- Bill of Rights, Due Process of Law, Equal Protection of Laws. 4. Federal System 5. Congress-Composition, Powers and Legislative Procedure 6. Senate and its role. 7. Separation of Powers-Checks and Balances. 8. President –Election, Powers and Checks on his powers. 9. Judiciary; its role in (i) The Development of Constitution. (ii) Champion of Civil Liberties 10. Judicial Review - Origin – Scope and Limitations. 11. Amendment of the Constitution. |
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