M.A in Political Science

Course Structure

Background of the
Constituent Assembly :
Composition and working.
Nature and Characteristics of
Indian Politics.
Role of M.P. in freedom struggle
state (Province) in the
Constitution and federal system
of India.
Indian Constitution: Making of the Indian Constitution.
Characteristics of Indian Constitution. Preamble, Fundamental
Rights and Directive Principles of State Policy. Amendment
Process. Federalism, Centre-State Relations
Ideological contents:
Preamble, Fundamental
Rights and Directive
Principles enshrined in
Indian Constitution.
Constitution as an instrument
of social change :
amendment process.
Federalism and its working
reference to Centre-State
Relations, and demands for
State autonomy.
Politics of information of
M.P. : Elements in influncing
the Politics Factors of M.P.
Caste Region Language ,
Relegion, and Economic
Aspects.
Union Government: President, Prime Minister and Council of
Ministers, Parliament. Supreme Court of India. Judicial Review
and Judicial Activism.
Political Parties and Pressure
Groups in India : Nature of
party system, major political
parties, regional political
parties; Pressure Groups -
their types and mode of
functioning.
Union Government:
President, Prime Minister,
Cabinet and Parliament,
Need and relevance of
Presidential system in India,
Main Political Parties Tribal
Politics in M.P. Role of Jan
Ekta Parishad and Naxulitcs
in Tribal Politics and
Struggle.
Political Parties and Pressure Groups. Nature of Party System,
Major National Political Parties and Regional Political Parties.
Pressure Groups: Types and Functioning Body