1. The American Senate is like "the saucer in which the boiling tea of the House is cooled". Elucidate and make a comparison with the Senate of Pakistan under the 1973 Constitution. (2000)

2. Power corrupts and absolute power corrupts absolutely’. Through what mechanism this has been prevented in the American Constitution? (2001)

3. The most prominent feature of American Political System is its mechanism of “Checks and Balances”. Discuss its functioning. (2002)

4. Examine critically the power of the President in the US Constitution. (2003)

5. Write down the election of the American President. (2004)

6. Examine the role of Supreme Court in the evolution of the American Constitution. (2005)

7. How system of check and Balances works in American government? Explain its functioning. (2006)

8. Analyze the place of President occupies in the U.S political system today. Account for his supremacy in the Government. (2007)

9. How was George.W.Bush elected as president of U.S.A in 2004? Explain the role of the U.S President as executive head of the state. (2008)

10. Discuss in detail the legislative the legislative powers of the USA President. (2012)

11. Discuss the powers of senate of usa. Also analyse (2012)

12. What is judicial review? Discus its impact on usa decision making process. (2012)

13. American Senate is "the saucer in which the boiling tea of the House is cooled".Elucidate.(2013)

14. Discuss the powers and functions of US Senate. Also explain the concept of Senatorial Courtesy.(2014)

15. Short Note - Gerrymandering (2014)



1. The British Prime Minister is the "shining moon among the stars". Discuss. (2000)

2. Magna Carta. (2000)

3. The Cabinet is the "steering wheel of the ship of the state. It sets the direction of national policy in U.K." Examine. (2000)

4. Ministerial Responsibility is the cardinal principle of British democracy. Elaborate. (2001)

5. Do you agree that British Political System is known for the cabinet’s dictatorship? Give your arguments for or against this idea. (2002)

6. Do you agree in cabinets dictatorship in UK has undermined the supremacy of the parliament? Explain. (2006)

7. Examine the fundamental Principles of British Constitution. Also discuss the nature, Powers and functions of the British Cabinet. (2005)

8. Discuss the position and powers of the British Prime Minister. How does
9. He compare with the American president? (2007)

10. Do you agree that sovereignty of the parliament is the dominant characteristic of British Political System? Explain in detail the role of British parliament. (2008)

11. Explain how the British democracy is overshadowed by the cabinet dictatorship? (2010)

12. What are the principals on which British Cabinet is organized and functions. Also mention four occasions of Cabinet change (2011)

13. Explain why kingship is not abolished in England?(2013)

14.Explain the evolution of British Monarchy with focus on gradual transfer of powers from the Monarch to the Prime Minister. (2014)



1. Analyze the powers of the French President. (2001)

2. French System of Government is a model of highly centralized political system. Discuss. (2002)

3. The French politics is not as liberal as the Frenchmen claim. Discuss it in the light of the working of the French Political System. (2004)

4. Discuss the Powers of the President of France under the Fifth Republic. (2005)

5. Describe the main features of the French political system. (2007)

6. Describe the salient features of the judicial system in France. How it differs from that of Britain? (2008)

7. How local government functions in France? Discuss. (2009)

8. How is the French President elected? Give an objective analysis of the power enjoyed by the President. (2010)

9. Enumerate the reason for downfall of Fourth French Republic and discuss salient features of 1958 Constitution. (2011)

10. Discuss the executive powers of the french president in detail. (2012)

11.

Analyze the role of political parties in the post 1958 political system of France.(2014)





1. Examine the principle of Democratic centralism in the Soviet Union. (2001)

2. Examine critically the factors leading to the disintegration of Soviet Union. (2003)

3. What is Supreme Soviet? Discuss its powers and functions. (2009)

4. Examine the Powers of the Presidium of the Supreme Soviet of USSR. (2013)

5. Critically analyze the nature of federation in former USSR.(2014)





1. Eighth Amendment. (2000)

2. Discuss the’ achievements of the Quaid-e-Azam for the establishment of Pakistan. (2000)

3. Critically examine the Federal provisions of the Constitution of Pakistan. (2001)

4. Discuss evolution of Federalism in Pakistan with reference to its constitutional and political development from 1956 to date. (2002)

5. Examine the role of Sir Syed Ahmed Khan and Iqbal in promoting the growth of Muslim nationalism in India. (2003)

6. Ayub Khan’s 1962 constitution was highly centralized and therefore ultimately responsible for creating political turmoil in the country. Discuss. (2003)

7. What are the major factors in your opinion responsible for the success of democracy in India and failure in Pakistan? (2003)

8. Write down variables by which political culture has not developed in Pakistan. (2004)

9. Fourteen points of Quaid e Azam Mohammad Ali Jinnah (2005)
10. Discuss the problems presently being faced to the federation of Pakistan? (2006)

11. Make a survey of the role of Judiciary in Pakistan as the Guardian of the Constitution. (2007)

12. Sir Syed Ahmed Khan, Allam Iqbal and Quaid-e-Azam Muhammad Ali Jinnah were forced by historical events to shift from their view of Hindu-Muslim Unity to Muslim Nationalism. Elaborate (2008)

13. Role played by Sir Syed Ahmad Khan in the rise of Muslim Nationalism in the sub-continent. (2009)

14. Compare and critically examine the following under 1956, 1962, and 1973 (Reinstated in 1985 with amendments) constitutions of Pakistan: (2009)

15. Role of Sir Syed Ahmad Khan as a reformer (2010)

16. Explain the factors that transformed Jinnah, the ambassador of Hindu Muslim Unity, into the Quaid-e-Azam Muhammad Ali Jinnah of the Muslims. (2010)

17. “In spite of the provisions of provincial autonomy in the 1973 constitution there are Anti-Centre feelings in the federating units.” Discuss this statement with special reference to Balochistan and Sindh. (2010)

18.Factors responsible for evolution of Two Nation Theory. (2011)

19. Short Note -Supreme court of Pakistan (2012)

20 . Discuss 18th amendment of pakistan.do u find the principle of social justice in this Amendment? (2012)

21. Discuss the Role of Quaid-i-Azam in creation of Pakistan. (2013)

22.Give comparative analysis of the Islamic provisions of 1956, 1962 and 1973 Constitutions of Pakistan.(2013)

23. How Iqbal's wisdom helped in shaping the intellectual foundations of Pakistan?(2014)



1. Communist Party of China. (2000)

2. Discuss the role of Communist Party in the Chinese politics. (2001)

3. Explain the Commune System of Peoples Republic of China. How it played role in Socio-economic development of the country? (2002)

4. What are the main characteristics of the Chinese Political System? (2005)

5. Deng’s concept of “one country two systems” in China’s political system has succeeded in achieving Chinese National objectives. Substantiate your answer. (2007)

6. Discuss the organization and the role of the communist part in the Chinese political system. (2008)

7. Cadres scheme in Chinese political system. (2009)

8. Discuss the salient features of the constitution of the Peoples Republic of China in comparison with the constitution of former Soviet Union. (2010)

9.How political Parties are organized in China? Discuss the organization and function of Chinese Communist party? (2011)

10. Short Note - National People's Congress of China(2013)

11.Short Note - Impact of Deng Xiaoping's reforms on China (2014)




1. Islamic Revolution in Iran. (2000),(2001)

2. Do you agree that we can present Iran as an Ideal Islamic State of the modern age (2002)

3. Examine the role of Islamic Consultative Assembly in shaping politics in Iran. (2004)

4. Do you agree that we can present Iran as an ideal Islamic state of the modern age? (2005)

5. Explain the salient features of Iran's Political system? (2006)

6. Iranian Political System after the removal of the Shah of Iran (2010)

7. Basic Principles of Iranian Foreign Policy (2011)

8. Short Note- Role of "Leader" in the 1979 Constitution of Iran .(2013)

9. Short Note - Rahbar in Iran's Constitution.(2014)




1. The President of India is "merely a figure head". Do you agree? Discuss. (2000)

2. Secularism in India. (2001)

3. Coalitional government has made Indian democracy fragile and crucial. Substantiate. (2004)

4. The President of India is ‘merely a figure head’. How far do you agree? (2005)

5. Why Indian democracy is stronger than any other country of the region? Explain the reason. (2006)

6. “The Indian Federation is rightly said to be a quasi-Federation having many elements of a unitary state.” Discuss. (2007)

7. Explain the salient features of Indian political system. (2008)

8. “India is a Secular state” critically examine and comment. (2009)

9. The role of the President of India (2010)

10. Short Note -Lok Sabha (2012)

11. Short Note - "There is no such thing as Indian Secularism",Discuss.
(2013)




1. Discuss the role of Army in the Political system of Turkey. (2000)

2. Mustafa Kamal’s political philosophy provides stability and ideological foundations to the Turkish Political System. Discuss it. (2002)

3. Critically evaluate role of political parties in Turkey. (2004)

4. How secure is the future of democracy both in Iran and Turkey after the 9/11 incident? (2003)

5. Role of Ataturk in building up modern Turkey (2005)

6. Discuss ideological foundations of Political System of Turkish Republic? (2006)

7. Discuss SIX principles of kamalism as the basis of Turkish political system. (2007)

8. Analyze the role of Mustafa Kamal Ata-Turk as the first President of Turkish Republic with special reference to "six principles of kamalism" to modernize turkey on western pattern. (2008)

9. How political parties organize and function in accordance with Turkish constitution? Also enlist five major parties with names of their founding fathers. (2009)

10. The predominance of the armed forces in the Turkish politics. (2010)

11. How Grand National Assembly in turkey is elected > Discus its Powers and Functions . (2011)

12.Discuss the salient features of 1982 Constitution of Turkey.(2013)

13. Elaborate the secular aspect of Turkish Constitution and objectively analyze its impact on Turkish society.(2014)




1. Examine the role of political parties both in UK and US in formulating public opinion on major issues in foreign policy making. (2003)

2. Comparatively discuss the La\v-making process in the Parliament of Britain and Congress of United States. (2004)

3. Discuss the characteristics of the American Political Party System. How it differs from the Britain? (2006)


4. Discuss committee system in American congress and point out its demerits. Also compare it with British committee system. (2009)

5. “The Senate of USA is the most powerful upper house in the world.” Do you agree with the statement? Explain your answer with reference to the upper houses of India and Pakistan. (2010)




1. Impact on the region of latest US President’s visit to India (2011)

2. What is provincial autonomy? Discuss its importance in true federation. (2012)



1-Fundamental rights (2012)
2-social justice (2012)