Politics & Parliamentary Studies for B.S (Political Science) By Dr. Sultan Khan

Politics & Parliamentary Studies for B.S (Political Science)

1. Introduction to Politics and Parliamentary Studies; Definition and scope of politics and parliamentary studies. Importance of understanding political institutions and processes
2. Foundations of Political Science: Overview of political theories and ideologies. Introduction to key concepts such as power, authority, and legitimacy
3. Political Institutions and Systems: Analysis of different forms of government (democracy, autocracy, etc.). Study of political systems including presidential, parliamentary, and hybrid systems
4. Structure and Function of Parliament: Examination of parliamentary structures and procedures. Roles and responsibilities of parliamentarians and parliamentary officials
5. Legislative Process: Understanding the legislative process from bill introduction to enactment.Role of committees, debates, and voting in lawmaking
6. Executive-Legislative Relations: Analysis of the relationship between the executive and legislative branches. Mechanisms of checks and balances in parliamentary systems
7. Elections and Political Parties: Study of electoral systems and electoral behavior.Role of political parties in parliamentary democracies
8. Public Policy and Governance: Introduction to policy-making processes and public administration. Evaluation of government policies and their impact on society
9. Comparative Politics: Comparative analysis of parliamentary systems across different countries. Case studies highlighting variations in parliamentary practices
10. Constitutional Law and Parliamentary Sovereignty: Examination of constitutional principles and parliamentary sovereignty. Judicial review and its implications for parliamentary systems
11. Political Participation and Civil Society: Study of citizen engagement in politics and civil society activism. Role of media, interest groups, and social movements in shaping public opinion
12. Challenges in Parliamentary Governance: Discussion of challenges such as corruption, polarization, and democratic backsliding. Strategies for strengthening parliamentary democracy