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CONSTITUTIONAL LAW-I (100 MARKS)
PAPER-III
1- The British Constitution (50 Marks)
2- The Constitution of the USA (50 Marks)
Course Contents
The British Constitution
a. Principles of British Constitution
1. Salient features of the British Constitution 2. Difference between constitution & constitutional Law.
3. Sources and nature of the British Constitution.
4. Separation of Powers, How for it is presented in British Constitution.
5. The Rule of Law. 6. Parliamentary Supremacy 7. British Constitutional Conventions 8. Royal Prerogatives (Crown) 9. British Cabinet 10. British Parliament
11. Privileges of the Parliament 12. Fundamental Rights for example Freedom of Person and Property.
13. Liberty of Expression etc. 14. Judiciary 15. Local Government. 16. Political parties.
Constitution of United States
1. Brief History of Conventions leading to the passing of American Constitution
2. Important Characteristics/Salient Features 3. Human Rights bill – Civil Liberties
4. Ratification of the Constitution 5. Congress, its two Houses – Legislative procedure
6. Senate and effectiveness of its control 7. Separation of Powers
8. President – His election, powers and checks on him
9. I) Judiciary – its role in the development of constitution.
ii) Judiciary as Champion of Civil Liberties.
10. Rigidity – Procedure of amendments.
Note: In the US Constitution please add the topic of ‘Judicia Review’ in the course contents.
Books Recommended
1. The English Constitutions by Begehot 2. Law of the Constitution, by Dicey
3. The Government of England by Lowell 4. The Govt. of USA by Munro
5. The American Political System by Brogen 6. The American Presidency by Lasaki
7. The Supreme Court of United States by Warren.