Dibrugarh University| B.A| CBCS| Political Science, Political Process and Institutions in Comparative Perspective| Question Paper - (May/ June) - 2024| 4th Semester
4 SEM TDC DSCH (CBCS) C 8
2024
(May/ June)
POLITICAL SCIENCE
(Core)
Paper: C-8
(Political Process and Institutions
in Comparative Perspective)
Full Marks: 80
Pass Marks: 32
Time: 3 hours
The figures in the margin indicate
full marks for the questions
1. Choose the correct option/ Answer the following: 1x8=8
(a) Which approach of comparative politics primarily studies the
impact of institutions on political behavior and outcomes?
(i) Behavioralism
(ii) Marxism
(iii) New Institutionalism
(iv) Rational Choice Theory
(b) Name one advocator of New Institutionalism.
(c) How do coalition governments usually form?
(i) By holding a national referendum
(ii) Through negotiations between multiple political parties
(iii) By appointing an interim government
(iv) By direct appointment of the head of State
(d) What is a common challenge faced by coalition governments in
terms of policy implementation?
(i) Lack of public support
(ii) Internal conflicts among coalition partners
(iii) Excessive executive power
(iv) Inadequate financial resources
(e) What is the primary defining characteristic of a nation-state?
(f) What is the distinction between the terms 'nation' and 'state'
in political discourse?
(g) Mention one major obstacle to democratization in the contemporary
era.
(h) What is the significance of electoral systems in shaping
democratization outcomes?
(i) They ensure strong executive leadership
(ii) They promote political stability
(iii) They influence the representation of diverse interests
(iv) They limit citizen participation
2. Write short notes on the following:
4x4=16
(a) Criticisms of new institutionalism as an approach to studying
comparative politics
(b) Principles of mixed representation electoral systems
(c) Impact of globalization on the sovereignty and identity of
nation-states
(d) Role of civil society and media in promoting democratization
processes in contemporary post-colonial societies
3. Define new institutionalism and
elucidate its significance in understanding comparative politics. 3+9=12
Or
Define
political culture and explain its significance in comparative political
analysis. 3+9=12
4. Compare and contrast the
First-Past-the-Post (FPTP) and the proportional representation systems with
special highlight on the advantages and disadvantages of each system. 11
Or
Discuss the significance of coalition politics in parliamentary
democracies. How do electoral systems influence the formation and stability of
coalition governments? 7+4=11
5. Compare and contrast the historical
evolution of the nation-state in Western Europe with its development in
post-colonial contexts. 11
Or
Discuss the changing nature of nation-states in the context of
globalization. 11
6. Compare and contrast the processes of
democratization in post-colonial and post-communist countries. What are the
common challenges and factors driving democratization in these contexts? 7+4=11
Or
Discuss the role of elections, political parties, and electoral
systems in advancing democratization efforts in post-authoritarian contexts. 11
7. Compare and contrast the concepts of
federation and confederation in both historical and contemporary contexts. 11
Or
Make an attempt to address the contemporary debates on federalism
and your take on these debates. 7+4=11
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