IMPORTANT QUESTIONS PART I PAPER 3. CONSTITUTIONAL LAW I

LLB PART I

PAPER 3. CONSTITUTIONAL LAW I

A) BRITISH CONSTITUTION

1. SALIENT FEATURES

Q. Critically analyze the salient features of British Constitution. (2009-A 2007-A 2005-S 2004-S 2003-A 2002-S 2001-A)

2. SOURCES

Q. Describe the sources of British Constitution and highlight the legal sources. (2005-A 2003-A 2002-S, A 2001-S 2000-A)

3. CONVENTIONS

Q. Explain the conventions of British Constitution by giving examples of important conventions. (2007-A 2005-A 2004-A 2002-S, A 2001-S, A 2000-S)

Q. Explain the sanction behind convention’s which enforced them? (2009-A 2008-A)

4. SUPREMACY OF PARLIAMENT

Q. What are limitations on parliamentary sovereignty? Discuss (2008-S)

Q. Discuss the Supremacy of Parliament & explain the factors responsible for it by giving examples. (2007-S 2005-S, A 2004-S 2001-A 2000-S)

5. FUNCTIONS OF PARLIAMENT

Q. Explain in detail the functions of Parliament. (2005-A) What are the judicial functions of Parliament? (2006-A 2004-A 2003-S) Discuss the parliamentary procedure for law making under the British Constitution. (2001-S 2000-

6. COMPOSITION OF PARLIAMENT

Q. Explain the Composition of British Parliament. (2005-S)

Q. What is meant by Responsible Government? (2005-S 2001-S)

Q. Discuss the nature composition & functions of the House of Lords. (2006-A 2000-A)

Q. Discuss the functions of the two houses of Parliament and their relationship with each other. (2002-S)

Q. “House of Commons is more powerful than House of Lords”. Explain (2007-A 2003-S 2002-A)

Q. Discuss judicial functions of House of Lords. (2008-S)

Q. Explain powers & functions of house of common? (2009-A 2008-A)

7. CABINET

Q. State the nature, composition & functions of the Cabinet in England. (2007-S 2005-A 2003-S 2002-A 2001-A)

8. RULE OF LAW

Q. What is ‘rule of Law’? Discuss its significance, whether there are some exceptions to it under British Constitution. (2007-S 2007-A)

Q. Whether the parliamentary sovereignty & rule of law oppose to each other Discuss? (2009-A 2008-A)

Q. Write an essay on ‘The Rule of Law’ as it prevails in England. (2005-S, A 2004-A 2001-A)

9. SEPARATION OF POWERS

Q. What is the theory of “Separation of Power” and to what extent it is embodied in the British Constitution? (2006-10. COURTS

Q. What are different kinds of Courts in England and what type of different laws are followed by the Courts in England? Discuss (2009-A 2007-A)

Q. Discuss ‘Independence of Judiciary’ in England. (2007-S 2003-A 2000-S)

11. MINISTERIAL RESPONSIBILITY

Q. Explain the doctrine of ministerial responsibility under the British Constitution. (2009-A 2006-A 2003-A)

12. ROYAL PREROGATIVES

Q. Up to what extent the phrase, “the King can do no wrong” holds good today? Explain. (2004-A)

Q. ‘The King can do no wrong’ is taken differently now than in the past. Explain. (2003-A 2002-S 2000-A)

Q. ‘The Crown is an institution which never dies”. Discuss the maxim & enumerate the powers, duties & position of the Crown. (2006-A 2001-A 2000-S)

Q. What do you understand by the Royal Prerogatives? How the prerogatives are exercised? (2005-S 2004-S 2003-S 2001-S)

Q. What are different privileges available to Crown? Explain. (2007-S)

Q. What do you mean by Crown’s Prerogatives? Discuss its different classifications. (2008-S)

Q. What are political prerogatives of crown under British constitution? (2008-A)

13. FLEXIBLE

Q. Highlight the salient features of a flexible Constitution comparing it with the rigid one. (2003-S 2000-A)

Q. The British Constitution is flexible & terribly adaptable. Explain.

14. WRITTEN & UNWRITTEN

Q. What is the difference between written & unwritten Constitution. Explain with examples. (2000-S)

15. MISCELLANEOUS

Q. Explain in detail the legal concepts of Constitution & Constitutional Law. (2004-S)

Q. Write an essay on “The British Constitution is the mother of all English Speaking Constitution.” (2004-S)

Q. The English Constitution is the part of common law discuss. (2000-A)

16. NOTES

i) Bill of Rights (2007-S 2003-S,A 2002-S) (ii) Magna Carta (2007-S 2006-A 2003-S)

iii) Lord Chancellor (2007-S 2004-A 2003-A 2002-A 2001-S) (iv) Privy Council (2006-A 2004-A)

v) Conventions of the Constitution (2004-S) (vi) Cabinet System (2004-S 2002-A)

vii) Petition of Rights (2003-S, A) (viii) Act of Settlement (2002-S) (ix) Habeas Corpus (2001-S)

17. COMMITTEE SYSTEM

Q. Discuss different kinds of Committees in the House of Common. (2008-S)

18. NATURE OF GOVT. SYSTEM

Q. Distinguish between federal & unitary system? (2008-A)

19. PRIME MINISTER

Q. Discuss the position of prime minister under British System. (2008-S)

20. FUNDAMENTAL RIGHTS

Q. “The Constitution of England is unwritten and hence there are no fundamental right in the sense that we have in some of written constitution.” Comment on this statement with reference to fundamental rights in England. (2008-S)

B) AMERICAN CONSTITUTION

1. SALIENT FEATURES

Q. Explain the salient features of US constitution. (2009-A 2007-S 2005-S 2004-A 2002-A 2001-S 200-S 2000-A)

Q. Discuss in detail the characteristics of the US Constitution. (2003-S)

2. RIGIDITY

Q. US Constitution is Rigid. Explain (2005-S 2003-A 2000-A) (2008-A)

3. CONSTITUTIONAL HISTORY

Q. How the American Constitution has been developed during the last two centuries? (2007-A, S)

Q. Give a brief account of the constitutional history of USA. (2008-S 2006-S 2005-A 2001-A)

4. BILL OF RIGHTS

Q. Fundamental Rights are guaranteed under US Constitution. Discuss. (2007-A)

Q. Explain the Bill of Rights in the constitution of USA. (2006-A 2004-A 2003-S 2001-A 2000-S) What four freedoms are the most crucial in the US Constitution? (2009-A 2004-S 2002-A)

5. DUE PROCESS OF LAW

Q. What do you mean by “due process of law”? How this principle plays an effective role in the enforcement of rights guaranteed by US constitution. (2006-A 2001-S 2000-A) “…. No state shall make or enforce any law what shall abridge on privileges or immunities of citizens of the US: nor shall any state deprive any person of life, liberty or property without due process of law: nor any person within its jurisdiction the equal protection of the laws”. Elaborate. (2004-A)

6. SEPARATION OF POWER

Q. Explain the doctrine of Separation of Power under US constitution. (2008-S 2005-A 2004-S 2003-A 2002-A 2001-S) Is there separation of power between the states & the Federal Government in the USA? (2000-S)

7. CHECKS & BALANCES

Q. Discuss the system of Checks & Balances provided in the US constitution. (2007-A 2004-A 2003-S 2002-S 2001-A)

8. CONGRESS

Q. Discuss the corporation and functions of American Congress. (2007-A)

Q. What are the Powers & Role of the Congress? Explain. (2008-A 2005-S, A 2001-A)

Q. US senate is unique in many respects. It is the most powerful chamber on earth. Explain.( 2007-S) Discuss its composition, powers and role. (2006-A 2004-S 2002-S, A 2001-S 2000-S)

Q. What is the composition and functions of the House of Representative under the US Constitution? (2009-A 2006-A)

Q. Explain function & formation of senate in America? (2008-A)

9. PRESIDENT

Q. Explain the role of president in US Constitution. (2009-A)

Q. How American President is elected? Discuss his powers. (2007-A)

Q. How the President & vice President of USA is elected. (2007-S 2004-S 2002-S 2001-S) Explain the role of President under US constitution. (2005-S, A 2001-A 2000-S) What are the legislative powers of US President? (2000-A)

Q. Discuss in detail the Emergency powers of the US President. (2008-S 2006-A 2004-A 2003-A 2002-S)

Q. Explain the procedure of election of Vice President of USA and discuss his features. (2007-S)

10. PROCEDURE OF LAW MAING

Q. Discuss the procedure of legislation under the US constitution. (2007-S 2006-S 2002-A)

11. PRESIDENTIAL FORM OF GOVERNMENT

Q. Discuss the presidential system of government in the US. (2003-A)

12. SUPREME COURT

Q. The US Supreme Court has been instrumental in keeping the constitution up to date. (2008-S 2001-S) Explain the role of US Supreme Court in protecting civil liberties in the US. (2006-S 2004-S 2003-S, A 2002-S)

13. JUDICIAL REVIEW

Q. Explain the doctrine of Judicial Review with reference to Mar bury vs. Madison in detail. (2007-S 2005-S, A 2004-A 2003-A,S 2001-A)

Q. Explain doctrine judicial review in U.S.A? (2009-A 2008-A)

Q. Discuss effects if the case Mar bury vs. Madison in American Constitution? (2009-A 2008-A)

14. FEDERALISM

Q. What is concept of federation under US Constitution? Discuss (2008-S)

Q. US constitution provides for Federal System. (2005-A 2002-S)

15. IMPEACHEMNENT

Q. Discuss the procedure of impeachment under the US Constitution. (2003-S 2000-A)

16. AMENDMENT PROCEDURE

Q. Discuss the procedure of amendment in the US Constitution. (2004-S)

8. NOTES

i) Bill of Rights ii) Powers & Functions of US Senate (2007-A) (iii) Political Parties in USA iv) Judicial Review (2008-S)