SYLLABUS

Unit I

Comparative Government and Constitutional Foundation

10 Hours – 10 Marks

1. Meaning of Comparative Government and Politics

2. Meaning and Definition of Constitution and Constitutionalism

3. Nature of Constitutionalism

4. Difference between Constitution and Constitutionalism

Unit II

Constitution and Executive of United Kingdom (UK)

10 Hours – 10 Marks

1. Salient Features of the Constitution of Britain

2. Nature and Powers of the King and Crown

3. Prime Minister – Appointment, Role and Functions

4. Cabinet – Structure and Functions

Unit III

Legislature and Judiciary of United Kingdom (UK)

10 Hours – 10 Marks

1. House of Lords – Composition, Powers and Functions

2. House of Commons – Composition, Powers and Functions

3. Speaker of House of Commons – Appointment and Functions

4. Supreme Court – Composition, Powers and Functions

Unit IV

Constitution and Executive of United States of America (USA)

10 Hours – 10 Marks

1. Salient Features of the Constitution of USA

2. President – Election Process, Powers and Functions

3. Vice-President – Election Process, Powers and Functions

4. Cabinet – Structure and Functions

Unit V

Legislature and Judiciary of United States of America (USA)

10 Hours – 10 Marks

1. Senate – Composition, Powers and Functions

2. House of Representatives – Composition, Powers and Functions

3. Influential Role of Senate

4. Supreme Court – Composition and Jurisdiction

Unit VI

Comparative Study of Constitution and Executive

10 Hours – 10 Marks

1. Comparative Study of Constitution of UK and Constitution of USA

2. Comparative Study of Prime Minister of UK and President of USA

3. Comparative Study of House of Lords of UK and Senate of USA

4. Comparative Study of Speaker of UK and Speaker of USA

Students will be able to explain the fundamental components of the UK and USA constitutional systems.

Learners will understand the roles, powers, and limitations of major political institutions.

They will be able to make informed comparisons between India and other democratic systems.

They will develop analytical skills to evaluate different political frameworks and governance models.