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Political Science I II Past Paper Analysis Asif Rahim

Political Science
Paper I
Topic Date CSS Past Paper

Part A - 50 Marks

I. Western Political Thought

1.Plato 2001 Explain Plato's Theory of Justice. How he tries to implement it through the
Education System?
2003 Plato's Communism was, is and will remain impracticable.
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2004 Examine the main similarities and differences in the Political Ideas of Plato
and Aristotle.
2005 "As far Philosophers, they make imaginary Laws for imaginary
Commonwealths". Elucidate this statement with reference to Plato.
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2006 Explain Plato's Theory of Justice. How he tries to implement it through the
Education System?
2008 " Plato intended to build an institution for scientific study of politics and
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training of statesman" elaborate

2009 Discuss Plato's contribution to the History of political thought.
2010 Aristotle was great but not grateful student of Plato
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2011 Short note on Aristotle & Platonic Paradigms

2012 Plato intended to build an institution for scientific study of politics and
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training of statesman." elaborate.

2014 Critically examine the concept of "Justice" by Plato
2018 Critically analyze the salient features of Plato's Republic.

2. Aristotle 2000 Show how Aristotle's Organic Theory different from Plato's Idealistic
Theory of State
2004 Examine the main similarities and differences in the Political Ideas of Plato
and Aristotle.
2007 Aristotle was a REALIST and not an IDEALIST- explain w.r.t his theory of the
Ends and functions of the state.
2010 Aristotle was great but not grateful student of Plato
2011 Short note on Aristotle & Platonic Paradigms
2016 Give a critical analysis of Aristotle's classification of Governments.
2021 What is the Aristotelian classification of state?

3. Locke 2000 Right to revolt against the established government by Locke

Political Science I II Past Paper Analysis Asif Rahim

2004 Examine the nature of the contract expounded by Locke revolving in the
establishment of the Civil Society.
2005 Compare the views of HOBBES,LOCKE and ROUSSEAU on Social Contract
and Sovereignty
2007 LOCKE was the father of Modern Liberal Democracy-comment
2008 "The natural rights of men are right to live, liberty and property".(Locke)

2011 Discuss Locke & Hobbes perspective on Nature of state

2013 Critically analyse the Social Contract theory of Hobbes, Locke and
Rousseau.
2015 Critically examine the concepts of Hobbes and Locke about `Social Contract.

2017 Compare and contrast the different political philosophies of Hobbes and
Locke. How are these philosophies implemented in present day political
systems and policy making?
2018 What is the concept of State of Nature as given by Thomas Hobbes? Make
its comparison with the Social Contract as presented by John Locke and
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Rousseau.
2020 Critically analyse the Social Contract theory of Hobbes, Locke and
Rousseau.
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4. Bentham 2000 Show how Bentham and J.S. Mill promoted pleasure-pain theory and under
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what nomenclature
2002 Short note on Bentham's theory of Punishment
2015 Short Note on Bentham's `Utility'

5. Machiavelli 2000 Short note on Machiavelli's Prince

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2002 Machiavelli enunciated the philosophy of art of the government for

effective discipline and stability in the state.
2006 Machiavelli enunciated the philosophy of Art of government for effective
discipline and stability in the state.
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2010 "Is it correct to call Machiavelli citizen of all states and contemporary of all
ages".
2016 Is it correct to say that Machiavelli was an apostle of Power Politics?

6. Hagel 2001 It is said that Hegal's dialectic theory was standing on its bead, but Marx
has reserved it.
2019 Examine the view that Hegelian spirit is nothing but evolution of human
consciousness to the realization of political maturity for global human co-
existence.
2020 Examine the view of that hagelian spirit is nothing but evolution of human
consciousness to the realization of political maturity for global human co-
existence.

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7. Montesquieu 2002 Montesquieu expounded his theory of separation of power to set forth the
government organization in order to safeguard the political liberty. Explain.

2004 How Montesquieu classify government? Which form he considers to be

the best?
2009 Examine Montesquieu's theory of separation of powers. Why has he been
called the Aristotle of eighteenth century? Discuss.
2012 Montesquieu with all his faults and irregularities is the father of modern
historical research." explain and discuss.
2013 Examine Montesquieu's theory of separation of powers. Why he has been
called "Aristotle" of eighteen century?
2020 Examine Montesquieu's theory of separation of powers. Why has he been
called the Aristotle of eighteenth century? Discuss.

8. Hobbes 2003 Hobbes and Bodin are said to be the proponents of the theory of
Absolutism. Do you agree?
2005 Compare the views of HOBBES,LOCKE and ROUSSEAU on Social Contract
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and Sovereignty
2008 "Life in state of nature was nasty, poor, brutish and short." (Hobbes)
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2011 Discuss Locke & Hobbes perspective on Nature of state

2013 Critically analyse the Social Contract theory of Hobbes, Locke and
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Rousseau.
2015 Critically examine the concepts of Hobbes and Locke about `Social Contract.

2017 Compare and contrast the different political philosophies of Hobbes and
Locke. How are these philosophies implemented in present day political
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systems and policy making?

2018 What is the concept of State of Nature as given by Thomas Hobbes? Make
its comparison with the Social Contract as presented by John Locke and
Rousseau.
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2020 Critically analyse the Social Contract theory of Hobbes, Locke and
Rousseau.

9. Karl Marx 2001 It is said that Hegal's dialectic theory was standing on its bead, but Marx
has reserved it.
2004 Political Philosophy of Karl Marx
2006 It is said that Hegel's dialectical theory was standing on its head but Marx
has reserved it?. Discuss
2011 Marx's historical materialism is the application of diaelect materialism to
explain historical events, processes, and development in society. Elaborate

2013 Marx's theory of Class Struggle

2015 "Equal distribution of wealth", explain this statement in the light of Marx's
philosophy.

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2017 According to Marx "the mode of production in material life determines the
general character of social, political and spiritual process in life". Elucidate.

10. Rousseau 2005 Compare the views of HOBBES,LOCKE and ROUSSEAU on Social Contract
and Sovereignty
2007 Describe the basic features of Rousseau's political philosophy.
2009 Appreciation and criticism of Rousseau's theory of General Will.
2012 Rousseau theory of general will
2013 Critically analyse the Social Contract theory of Hobbes, Locke and
Rousseau.
2018 What is the concept of State of Nature as given by Thomas Hobbes? Make
its comparison with the Social Contract as presented by John Locke and
Rousseau.
2020 Critically analyse the Social Contract theory of Hobbes, Locke and
Rousseau.
2021 What is the difference of between Rousseau's notion of the state of nature
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and that of Hobbes and Locke?

11. JS Mill 2000 Show how Bentham and J.S. Mill promoted pleasure-pain theory and under
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what nomenclature
2008 State the grounds on which Mill advocated the freedom of individual's
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conduct. what limitations did he apply to this freedom?

12. Mao 2009 Mao's views on Individualism.

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Kant, Lenin, Gramsci,

Karl Popper, Pierre
Bourdieu, John Rawls,
Frances Fukuyama,
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Foucault, Derrida,
Kierkegaard, Jean Paul
Sartre, Rene Descartes.

II. Muslim Political Thought

1. Ibn-Khaldun 2002 Ibn-Khuldun's stages in the development of the state

2005 "Ibn-e-Khaldun is called the Father of Political Economy". Discuss his views
on Political Economy.
2006 Discuss the place of Ibn-e-Khaldun in the history of Political Philosophy?

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2008 How far is it true to say that Ibn-e-Khaldun perhaps was the first
philosopher to realize the relevant importance of economics to politics?
Argue.
2012 Ibn-e-khaldun perhaps was the first philosopher to realize the relevant
importance of economics to politics. Discuss.
2013 Ibn e Khaldun's concept of Asabiyah
2015 Discuss in detail Ibne Khaldun's concept of `Asbiyah'.
2017 Discuss the upward and downward development of state, rulers and ruled
in the socio-political thought of Ibn Khaldun.
2018 Write a detailed note on the concept of asbiah as given by Ibn-e-Khaldun.
What is its significance in the progress and decline of nations?

2020 Ibn-Khaldun concept of Asbiyah

2021 Ibn I Khaldun while acknowledging the external factors, emphasizes more
on the internal systemic factors as decisive for the decline of states.
Elobrate.
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2. Allama Iqbal 2001 Explain Allama Iqbal's Concept of Nationalism. Do you agree that it
developed through a lengthy process of evolution?
2005 Dr. Iqbal's concept of Ego (Khudi)
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2007 Examine the contribution of Allama Iqbal as a Philosopher and as a

supporter of Muslim unity.
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2011 Iqbal concept of Millat

2013 Discuss the Allam Iqbal's concept of "Khudi".
2014 Compare the concept of Millat and Territorial Nationalism by Iqbal.

2018 Write a detailed essay on the principle of Ijtihad in Islam as given by Allama
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Iqbal. How it can be made possible in the modern age?

3. Al-Farabi 2000 Farabi was in the truest sense, "the parent of all subsequent Arabic
philosophers", so that its only natural that he is regarded by the Muslims
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as the 'Mu'allim'-o--thani., the second Preceptor, the first being Aristotle.

Explain.
2001 "Farabi was much inspired by Plato in his setting of the Ideal City, or the
Model State." Discuss
2003 "Al - Farabi must be placed among the proponents of the Theory of Social
Contract." In the light of this statement.
2004 AI-Farabi Concept of State
2010 Ideal State of Al-Farabi
2012 Al-farabi theory of state
2014 Discuss in detail the concept of "Raisul Awwal" by Al-Farabi.

4. Al-Ghazali 2002 Enlist the quantities of Al-Ghazali's Amir and detail account of his daily
routine.
2007 AL-GHAZALI was the torch bearer of the Muslim Rationalistic Renaissance.
Analyze the statement in view of his status as a MUJADDID

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2011 Critically appreciate Al-Ghazali Theory f Khilafat

5. Al-Mawardi 2004 "The Imamate is established to replace prophecy in the defence of faith
and the administration of the world". Elaborate this statement of Al-
Mawardi with reference to his Theory of Imamate.

2010 "Al-Marwardi brought constitutional theory of Islam in line with political

reality of his time." Discuss this with reference to his views on 'Khlafat' and
Wizarate'.
2016 Describe Al-Mawardi's theory of Imamate

6. Nizam-Mulk Tusi 2009 Discuss the theory of Kingship as propounded by Nizam-ul-Mulk Tusi.

Ibn Rushd, Ibn 2021 Explain the socio-political thought of Shah waliullah which is greatly
Taymiyyah, Shah ingrained in his religio-philosophical thought.
Waliullah, Jamaluddin
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Afghni, Rashid Rida.

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Part B - 50 Marks
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III. State System

The nature and 2019 How far is it true to say that the origin of the state lies in force? Discuss
emergence of modern critically the Theory of Force regarding the origin of state.
nation- state system
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2018 Short note n 'Significance of religious harmony in a state'.

2011 Write short note on
i. the nature and emergence of "nation state"
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Islamic concept of
state and Ummah
2017 what is the Islamic Concept of State? Identify issues and challenges to the
Islamic concept of state in the modern times.
2019 Globalization restrict the autonomy of the state, generates domestic social
conflicts, and inequalities. Discuss the interactions between globalization
and domestic politics.
2001 Keeping in view the concept of Shura in Islam, which system of
government you suggest for an Islamic State - Presidential, Parliamentary
or any other? Explain you answer in detail, especially with reference to the
practical problems. (2001)
2010 An Ideal Islamic State is bound to bring revolutionary changes in all spheres
of human life." Discuss (2010)
2003 Elaborate the characteristics of Islamic State. Give proper references from
the Holy Quran and Sunnah. (2003)

IV. Political Concept (Western and Islamic)

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Sovereignty 2020 Why monastic or absolute concept of sovereignty has been abandoned?
Analyze legal concept of sovereignty.
2015 Discuss in detail the concept of sovereignty and explain its attributes.

2010 Write short notes on the following: i. Attributes of Sovereignty

2007 Sovereignty is the most essential element of state hood-explain wrt the
differences in the nature of western and Islamic concepts of sovereignty.
(2007)
2000 "If a determinate human superior, not in the habit of obedience to a like
superior, receives habitual obedience from the bulk of given society,' that
determinate superior is sovereign in that society and that society-
(including the superior) is a society political and independent". Austin.
Critically examine the theory of sovereignty with reference to views
expressed by thinkers in the 16th century. (2000)

Justice 2019 The growing judicial activism in Pakistan is clearly at the expanse of
parliamentry sovereignty and supremacy. Critically analyze the statement.
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2006 Write short notes on the following:

i- Banthom's theory of Punishment
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law
Liberty 2014 Write short NOTES on the following:
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(a) Liberty
2013 Define and discuss Liberty and its safeguards. Enlist the causes of decline in
modern times.
2009 Define and discuss Liberty and its safeguards. Enlist the causes of its
decline in modern times also.
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2008 "Liberty is described as power to do or enjoy something that is worth

doing or enjoying in common with others." In the light of the above
statement discuss the significance of liberty in the contemporary societies.
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Freedom
Equality
Rights and Duties 2011 Write short note on
ii. rights and duties are the facets of the same coins
2006 Rights and duties are based on the principal of reciprocity. Explain.
2005 Critically examine the most important theories of Rights as explained by
different writers. (Minimum three).
Human Rights
Political Authority and 2014 Write short NOTES on the following:
Power (b) Separation of Power
2006 3. Write short notes on the following:
ii- Theory of seperation of Power

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V. Comparative Politics

Political socialization

Political culture 2014 Discuss the "Political Culture". Also its importance.
Political development

Political Recuitment
Social change
Civil Society 2016 write a short note on Civil Society
Violence and
Terrorism in Politics
Gender and Politics
Women Empowerment 2016 write a short note on Women empowerment.

VI. Political Participation

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Political Change and

Revolution
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Election 2004 How General Will of a Society is formulated? Discuss in the light of
Rousseau's interpretation, on the conclusions, characteristics, and criticism
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of the Theory of General Will.

Electoral System
Public System
Public Opinion 2016 Short note on Public Opinion
2015 How public opinion is made and how it can be measured.
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2010 Write short notes on the following:

ii. Opinion Polls.
2006 What are the agencies available for formation and expression of public
opinion? Also Discuss the methods of influencing public opinion. Can public
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opinion be regarded as the 5th essential element of a modern democratic

state?
2004 What are the agencies available for formation and expression of public
opinion? Also discuss the methods of influencing public opinion.
Propaganda
Political Parties 2017 Compare and contrast the differing roles played by political parties and
interest group in making public policy?
2013 Define political parties and their functions. In your view, which party
system is suitable for Pakistan's political system?
2007 Discuss the importance of Political Parties in a Modern state and assess,
Their role as effective instrument of mobilizing Public Opinion.
2005 Give a brief account of historical evolution of Political Parties with
reference to theories on the origin of Parties. Also enumerate functions of
Political Parties.
2003 Write short notes on (a) Political Parties

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Pressure Groups 2009 Discuss organization & functions of pressure groups. Point out indicators of
its effectiveness also.
2003 Write short notes on (b) Pressure Groups
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VII. Political Institutions and Role of Government

Legislature 2021 What are the political and legal constraints over the sovereignty of
parliament in Pakistan?
2018 What is the significance of Local Government System in a country? Discuss
the reasons of repeated failure of the efforts in Pakistan to establish a
stable local government.
2005 (a)Discuss the three principles for constituting the Second Chamber in a bi-
cameral Legislature. (10 marks)
Executive 2004 (a) What are the powers and functions of an executive as a second great
organ of the Government. (10)
Judiciary 2018 What is the significance of independent judiciary in a dempcratic republic?
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Do you think that without an independent judiciary a system of checks and

balances can be established in the government? Explain with appropirate
examples.
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2013 Write short notes:

(i) Independence of judiciary
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2011 Write a comprehensive note on the power of judicial review and its limits
in the context of Pakistan
2005 (b)Explain the doctrine of Judicial Review. (10 Marks)
Political Elites 2018 Short note on: role of middle class in strengthening the democracy.
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Civil and Military 2001 Explain the general reasons of military interventions in politics in the
Bureaucracy developing countries of the world. What precautionary measures would
you suggest to avoid such situation.
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VIII. Forms of Government

Monarchy
Democratic 2016 "Democratic Political system cannot function successfully without
organized Political parties." Discuss
2014 Discuss "Democratic Political System". How can it bring even change in the
society.
2011 What are the prerequisites for the success of democratic Political System?
2008 In what circumstances might a democratic country turn to military
dictatorship or totalitarian rule.?
2003 Compare and contrast between Democracy and Dictatorship.
2000 What are the reasons for the increased activity of the state in modern
times? Do you subscribe to the views that the failure of democracy in
Pakistan is the consequence of misplaced priorities, determined by its
leaders on the basis of their self-interest and prejudices against their
opponents?

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Dictatorship 2010 Would you agree if it is stated that dictatorship is the only remedy for
social, political and economic instability in a developing country?
2003 Compare and contrast between Democracy and Dictatorship.
Totalitarian/ 2016 Short note on Totalitarianism
Authoritarian
Unitary and Federal 2020 Bring out clear difference between unitary and federal forms of
Governement.
2019 How far 18th amendments will transform the existing federal system in
Pakistan
2017 What Characteristics of society leads to adoption of federal form of
government? How it can function successfully?
2013 3. Write short notes:
(ii) Merits of Federation
2009 3. Write notes on the following: ii) Merits of Federation.
2007 What are the essential pre-requisites for successful Federal System? (10
marks)
2002 (a) "In all federations there is a manifest tendency to entrust the central
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governments with a wider and wider sphere of authority." Analyze the

statement and discuss in detail.
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(b) Differentiate between Federation and Alliance.

2000 Unitarianism is the habitual exercise of supreme legislative authority by
one central power. Bring out basic features of this form of state, giving
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examples and show that the District Devolution Plan, as an advanced form
of local government, is not the initial step towards formation of unitary
type of state in the country.
Confederation 2016 Explain, 'Confederation.' How it is different from Federation?
Parliamentary and 2021 The adoption of parliamentary system in Pakistan is the result of political
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Presidential experiences of Pakistans in the past. Elaborate.

2018 Write a short note on Violation of parliamentary values and tradition in
Pakistan
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2012 Discus the principal advantages and disadvantages of parliamentary over

presidential form of govt. With special reference to Pakistan.
2008 Examine in detail the principal advantages and disadvantages of
parliamentary over presidentail form of government.
2001 Keeping in view the concept of Shura in Islam, which system of
government you suggest for an Islamic State - Presidential, Parliamentary
or any other? Explain you answer in detail, especially with reference to the
practical problems.

IX. Political Ideologies

Capitalism 2021 What is capitalism and what is its relations with democracy?
Marxism 2012 Write short notes on the following
1-views of marx on socialist revolution
2- Classical Liberalism

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Communism 2002 (a) "Communism is inimical to democracy, freedom and actual rights."
Critically examine the statement.
(b) What are the salient features of communism? Briefly explain.
Socialism
Totalitarism
Fascism 2020 Critically examine the basic principles of Fascism.
2019 Fascism generally flourishes in countries with strong nationalism and weak
democracies. Discuss the enabling condition for fascism with reference to
Germany and Italy.
2017 What is Fascism and why it is considered to be the chilld of first half of
20th century events to place in Europe?
2009 3. Write notes on the following: i) Principles of Fascism.

2004 (a) Discuss the principles of "Fascism" highlighting its historical

background. (10)
Nationalism 2019 Explain the concept of Nationality and distinguish between Nationality and
Citizenship.
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IslamicPolitical
Ideology
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X. Local Self Government

Theory and practice of 2018 What is the significance of Local Government System in a country? Discuss
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Local self Government the reasons of repeated failure of the efforts in Pakistan to establish a
with special reference stable local government.
to Pakistan 2015 1. How local self government strengthens democracy. Why this system
is unable to work consistently and successfully in Pakistan?
2007 (b) Point out the problems and prospects of local -self Government in
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Pakistan. (10 Marks)

2003 Write an essay on the structure and powers of the present local
Government in Pakistan.
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(a) Point out its merits and demerits.

2001 Keeping in view the concept of Shura in Islam, which system of
government you suggest for an Islamic State - Presidential, Parliamentary
or any other? Explain you answer in detail, especially with reference to the
practical problems.
Comparative analysis
of systems of local
governance
Public Administration

Public Policy 2017 Compare and contrast the differing roles played by political parties and
interest group in making public policy?

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Paper II

Topic Date CSS Past Paper

Part A - 30 Marks
I. Comparative and Analytical Study of the Political Systems

USA 2000 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.
2001 'Power corrupts and absolute power corrupts absolutely'. Through what
mechanism this has been prevented in the American Constitution?

2002 The most prominent feature of American Political System is its mechanism
of "Checks and Balances". Discuss its functioning.
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2003 Examine critically the power of the President in the US Constitution.

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2004 Write down the election of the American President.

2005 Examine the role of Supreme Court in the evolution of the American
Constitution.
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2006 How system of check and Balances works in american government?

Explain its functioning.
2007 Analyse the place of President occupies in the U.S political system today.
Account for his supremacy in the Government.
2008 How was George.W.Bush elected as president of U.S.A in 2004? Explain the
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role of the U.S President as executive head of the state.

2012 Discuss in detail the legislative the legislative powers of the USA President.
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2012 What is judicial review? Discus its impact on usa decision making process.

2012 Discuss the powers of senate of usa. Also analyse

2013 American Senate is "the saucer in which the boiling tea of the House is
cooled".Elucidate.
2014 Discuss the powers and functions of US Senate. Also explain the concept of
Senatorial Courtesy.
2015 The American Senate today is the most powerful legislative body in the
world.
2016 The Senate of the USA is the most powerful Upper House in the world. Can
you justify this statement? Explain your answer with reference to the
Upper Houses of India and Pakistan. (CSS 2016)
2018 Compare and Contest the powers of Indian President with the American
president. (CSS 2018)

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2019 How the system of Checks and Balances works in the US political system?
Explain with examples.
2021 How does the system of checks and balances work in US political system?
explain with examples. (20)

UK 2000 The British Prime Minister is the "shining moon among the stars". Discuss

2000 The Cabinet is the "steering wheel of the ship of the state. It sets the
direction of national policy in U.K." Examine.
2001 Ministerial Responsibility is the cardinal principle of British democracy.
Elaborate.
2002 Do you agree that British Political System is known for the cabinet's
dictatorship? Give your arguments for or against this idea.
2004 Comparatively discuss the Law-making process in the Parliament of Britain
and Congress of United States.
2005 Examine the fundamental Principles of British Constitution. Also discuss
the nature, Powers and functions of the British Cabinet.
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2006 Do you agree in cabinet's dictatorship in UK has undermined the

supermacy of the parliment? Explain.
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2008 Do you agree that sovereignty of the parliament is the dominant

characteristic of British Political System? Explain in detail the role of British
parliament.
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2010 Explain how the British democracy is overshadowed by the cabinet

dictatorship?
2013 Explain why kingship is not abolished in England?
2014 Explain the evolution of British Monarchy with focus on gradual transfer of
powers from the Monarch to the Prime Minister.
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2015 "The British P.M. is a shining moon among stars". In the light of this
statement discuss carefully the position and powers of English Prime
Minister.
2017 To what extent is it true that the President of the United States is more
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powerful than the Prime Minister of the United Kingdom (UK)? Justify your
answer with comparative analysis. (CSS 2017)
2020 Under the unitary state system, how local government system works in
UK? (CSS 2020)
2021 Under the unitary state system, how does the local government system
work in the UK? (20)

France 2001 Analyze the powers of the French President.

2002 French System of Government is a model of highly centralized political
system. Discuss.
2004 The French politics is not as liberal as the Frenchmen claim. Discuss it in
the light of the working of the French Political System.

2005 Discuss the Powers of the President of France under the Fifth Republic.

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2007 Describe the main features of the French political system.

2009 How local government functions in France? Discuss.
2010 How is the French President elected? Give an objective analysis of the
power enjoyed by the President.
2012 Discuss the executive powers of the french president in detail.
2014 Analyze the role of political parties in the post 1958 political system of
France.
2016 Discuss the salient features of the judicial system in France. How does it
differ from that of the Britain and Pakistan? (CSS 2016)
2018 Write the Composition, Powers and Position of the French National
Assembly. (CSS 2018)
2019 How the party system in France is different to that in Germany? Discuss in
detail. (CSS 2019)

Germany 2019 How the party system in France is different to that in Germany? Discuss in
detail. (CSS 2019)
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Comparision of Constitutions
UK vs USA 2006 Discuss the charecteristics of the American Political Party System. How it
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differs from the Britian? (2006)

2007 Discuss the position and powers of the British Prime Minister. How does he
compare with American President?
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2009 Discuss committee system in American congress and point out its
demerits. Also compare it with British committee system. 2009
2017 To what extent is it true that the President of the United States is more
powerful than the Prime Minister of the United Kingdom (UK)? Justify your
answer with comparative analysis. 2017
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France vs UK 2008 Describe the salient features of the judicial system in France.How it differs
from that of britain? 2008
2016 Discuss the salient features of the judicial system in France. How does it
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differ from that of the Britain and Pakistan? 2016

USA vs Pak and India
France vs Germany
2010 "The Senate of USA is the most powerful upper hosue in the world." Do
you agree with the statement? Explain your answer with reference to the
upper houses of India and Pakistan. 2010
2016 The Senate of the USA is the most powerful Upper House in the world. Can
you justify this statement? Explain your answer with reference to the
Upper Houses of India and Pakistan 2016
2018 Compare and Contest the powers of Indian President with the American
president 2018
2019 How the party system in France is different to that in Germany? Discuss in
detail. 2019

II. Global and regional Integration

Globalization and 2020 Discuss the way in which Globalization could promote regionalization as an
Politics adaption.
Global Civil Society 2017 Short Note on: Global Civil Society (CSS 2017)

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Regional Politico
economic Integration
and organizational
SAARC
ECO
International Financial
Regimes IMF and WTO
2017 Discuss the basic norms of regional politico-economic integration and
organizational structure of the European Union. (CSS 2017)
2016 Detailed notes on the following: (a) European Union - EU
2016 Detailed notes on the following: (b) South Asian Association for Regional
Cooperation - SAARC (CSS 2016)
2018 Write a short note on ECO?
2020 Critically evaluate the role of Post World War - II International Financial
Regimes in the economic development of the less developed countries.
(CSS 2020)
2018 To what extent global economic institutions are indispensable pieces of
global governance?

Part B - 70 Marks
III. Comparative and Analytical Study of the Political Systems
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Turkey 2000 Discuss the role of Army in the Political system of Turkey.
2002 Mustafa Kamal's political philosophy provides stability and ideological
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foundations to the Turkish Political System. Discuss it.

2003 How secure is the future of democracy both in Iran and Turkey after the
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9/11 incident?
2004 Critically evaluate role of political parties in Turkey.
2005 Role of Ataturk in building up modern Turkey
2006 Discuss ideological foundations of Political System of Turkish Republic?
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2007 Discuss SIX principles of kemalism as the basis of Turkish political system.

2008 Analyse the role of Mustafa Kamal Ata-Turk as the first President of Turkish
 Republic with special reference to "six principles of kamalism" to

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modernize turkey on western pattern.
2009 How political parties organize and function in accordance with Turkish
constitution? Also enlist five major parties with names of their founding
fathers.
2010 The predominance of the armed forces in the Turkish politics.
2013 Discuss the salient features of 1982 Constitution of Turkey.
2014 Elaborate the secular aspect of Turkish Constitution and objectively
analyze its impact on Turkish society.
2015 How Grand National Assembly of Turkey is elected? Discuss its powers and
functions.
2016 Discuss the features of Turkish model of democracy keeping the
distinguished position of the armed forces in the Turkish politics
2019 Critically analyze the role of military in the Turkish politics.
2020 Critically evaluate the role of Military in Turkish Politics? (CSS 2020)

Political Science I II Past Paper Analysis Asif Rahim

2021 Discuss the features of the Turkish model of democracy keeping the
distinguished position of the armed forces in Turkish politics. (20)

Iran 2000 Islamic Revolution in Iran.

2001 Islamic Revolution in Iran.
2002 Do you agree that we can present Iran as an Ideal Islamic State of the
2004 modern
Examineage?
the role of Islamic Consultative Assembly in shaping politics in
2005 Iran.you agree that we can present Iran as an ideal Islamic state of the
Do
2006 modern age?
Explain the salient features of Iran's Political system?
2010 Iranian Political System after the removal of the Shah of Iran
2013 Role of "Leader" in the 1979 Constitution of Iran
2014 Rahbar in Iran's Constitution.
2018 Short Note on: (a) Guardian Council of Iran.

Malaysia 2017 "A strong political system needs a very strong political economy." Prove
this statement by making a comparative and analytical answer with
m

reference to China and Malaysia. (CSS 2017)

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

2001 Secularism in India.

Ra

2004 Coalitional government have made Indian democracy fragile and crucial.
Substantiate.
2005 The President of India is 'merely a figure head'. How far do you agree?

2006 Why Indian democracy is stronger than any other country of the region?
sif

Explain the reason.

2007 "The Indian Federation is rightly said to be a quasi-Federation having many
elements of a unitary state." Discuss.
2008 Explain the sailent features of indian political system.
A

2009 "India is a Secular state" critically examine and comment.

2010 The role of the President of India
2013 "There is no such thing as Indian Secularism",Discuss.
2016 Explain the rise of Muslim nationalism in South Asia. What were its
implications for the nationalist politics of Indian National Congress?

China 2000 Communist Party of China.

2001 Discuss the role of Communist Party in the Chinese politics.
2002 Explain the Commune System of Peoples Republic of China. How it played
role in Socio-economic development of the country?
2005 What are the main characteristics of the Chinese Political System
2007 Deng's concept of "one country two systems" in China's political system
has succeeded in achieving Chinese National objectives. Substantiate your
answer.

Political Science I II Past Paper Analysis Asif Rahim

2008 Discuss the organization and the role of the communist part in the chinese
political system.
2009 Cadres scheme in Chinese political system.
2013 National People's Congress of China
2014 Impact of Deng Xiaoping's reforms on China
2015 Discuss the salient features of Chinese Constitution (1982).
2017 "A strong political system needs a very strong political economy." Prove
this statement by making a comparative and analytical answer with
reference to China and Malaysia. (CSS 2017)
2020 Discuss the powers and functions of China's national people's Congress?

Comparision of Constitutions
China vs USSR 2011 Discuss the salient features of the constition of the Peoples Republic of
China in comparison with the constition of former Soveit Union. 2011

China Vs Malaysia 2017 "A strong political system needs a very strong political economy". Prove
m

this statement by making a comparative and analytical answer with

reference to China and Malaysia. 2017
2021 "A strong political system needs a very strong political economy." Prove
hi

this statement by making a comparative and analytical answer with

reference to China and Malaysia. (20)
Ra

IV. Political Movements in India (colonial Period)

Rise of Muslim 2019 Iqbal is credited with creating the idea of Pakistan. Give your arguments.
Nationalism in South
sif

Asia and Pakistan

Movement (with
Special reference to
A

the role of Sir syed

Ahmed Khan, Allama 2017 Allama Muhammad Iqbal and Quaid e Azam Muhammad Ali Jinnah were
Muhammad Iqbal, and the genuine leaders who led the Muslim nation towards success through
Quaid e Azam their socio-political visions in South Asia. Discuss their community services
Muhammad Ali Jinnah) rendered for the Muslims of the subcontinent.
2016 Explain the rise of Muslim Nationalism in South Asia. What were its
implications for the nationalist politics of Indian national Congress?

V. Government and Politics in Pakistan

Constitution making 2019 What factors contributed to the delay of constitution making process in
from 1947-1956 the early years of Pakistan? Discuss in detail.
2017 Discuss the Major issues during the constitutional making process in
Pakistan in 1956, 1962 and 1973.

Political Science I II Past Paper Analysis Asif Rahim

2021 Discuss the major issues of the constitutional making process in Pakistan in
1956, 1962, 1973. (20)
A comparative and 2020 Make a comparative analysis of the constitution of 1956 and amended
critical analysisi of constitution of Pakistan 1973?
1956, 1962, and 1973 2018 Do you agree that Pakistan was achieved by "Jinnah" through the
constitutions of "constitutional democratic process for the sake of constitutional
Pakistan democracy"?
Constitutional 2018 Logically prove that 18th amendment of 1973 Constitution is considered to
Amendments up-to- be the new social contract for provincial autonomy among the Pakistani
date political parties.
2016 What are the political and administrative implications of the Eighteenth
amendment to the 1973 Constitution of Pakistan?
Federal structure in 2016 What are the issues and problems of federation in Pakistan? Discuss with
Pakistan reference to the US federation.
Political Development
and the role of Civil
and Military
m

Bureaucracy
Judiciarry
Feudalism
hi

Dynastic politics
Political Parties and 2017 How far do you agree that the Political Parties and Interest Groups have
Ra

Interest groups established and demolished the political system of Pakistan? Critically
analyze.
Election and voting
Behavior
Religion and Politics
sif

Ethnicity
National Integration 2019 What are the major obstacles to the process of national integration in
contemporary Pakistan? Suggest remedies for success of the process.
A

2021 What are the major obstacles to the process of national integration in
contemporary Pakistan? suggest remedies for the success of the process.
(20)

VI. International Relations

History of 2020 In the post-world war - II period, what were the important patterns of the
International Balance of Power?
Relations: Post World
War II
Foreign Policy of 2019 Write down the major determinants of the foreign policy of Pakistan.
Pakistan: National
Interests and Major 2021 Write down the major determinants of the foreign policy of Pakistan. (20)
determinants i.e

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