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BPS581

The course 'Constitution of India' (BPS581) is a 4-credit undergraduate course aimed at helping students understand the philosophy, salient features, and key concepts of the Indian Constitution, including citizenship and the functions of government. The syllabus is divided into four modules focusing on the introduction to the Constitution, key concepts, and the organization and powers of both Union and State governments. Assessment includes mid-term exams, attendance, assignments, and an end-term exam, with a recommended reading list for further study.

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BPS581

The course 'Constitution of India' (BPS581) is a 4-credit undergraduate course aimed at helping students understand the philosophy, salient features, and key concepts of the Indian Constitution, including citizenship and the functions of government. The syllabus is divided into four modules focusing on the introduction to the Constitution, key concepts, and the organization and powers of both Union and State governments. Assessment includes mid-term exams, attendance, assignments, and an end-term exam, with a recommended reading list for further study.

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Course structure: CONSTITUTION OF INDIA– BPS581

Course Title: CONSTITUTION OF INDIA Credit Units: 4

Course Level: UG Level Course Code: BPS581

Course Objectives:

 Enable students to understand the philosophy of Indian Constitution


 Help students to understand the salient features of the constitution of India
 Enable students to strengthen the concept of Citizenship

Pre-requisites: The students must possess fair understanding of Constitution of India

Course Contents/Syllabus:
Weightage (%)
Module I Introduction to the Indian Constitution

 Preamble & its Philosophy 25%


 Salient features of Indian Constitution
 Comments on Indian constitution
 Concept of Federalism and its types
Module II Key Concepts

 Citizenship – Methods of acquiring & losing, 25%


 Fundamental Rights & Fundamental Duties
 Directive Principles of State Policy
Module III Union Government: Organization, Power & functions
 Legislature: Union Parliament
 Executive: President, Vice President, Prime Minister & Council of Ministers 25%
 Judiciary: Supreme Court, Judicial Activism and Judicial Review
Module IV State Government: Organization, power & functions
 State legislature 25%
 State Executive: Governor, Chief Minister & Council of Ministers
 State judiciary: High Court

Student Learning Outcomes:

 Understand the concepts fundamental rights


 Analyze various functions and powers of the Legislature
 Identify the role and functions of judiciary
 Evaluate the power and functions of the Governor, Chief Minister & Council of Ministers
 Enable students to understand Directive Principles of State Policy
.
Pedagogy for Course Delivery: The course will use a mix of case studies, and participants are encouraged to
engage in active interaction through classroom participation.
Lab/ Practical details, if applicable: N/A

Assessment/ Examination Scheme:

Components Mid term Atten Assignment/ End


dance term
Project/Seminar/Quiz
Weightage (%) 15 5 10 70

Books Recommended:
1. An Introduction to the Constitution of India, D.D Basu, Prentice Hall, New Delhi. (Latest Edition).
2. An Introduction to the Constitution of India, M.V. Pylee, Vikas, New Delhi, 1998.
3. Constitutional questions in India: The President, Parliament and the States, A.G. Noorani, Oxford University
Press, Delhi, 2000.
4. Indian Political System, J.C Johari, Anmol Publishers, New Delhi, 1966.
5. Constitutional Development and National Movement in India, V.D. Mahajan, S. Chand and Co, New Delhi,
1986.
6. The Indian Constitution: Cornerstone of a Nation, Granville Austin, Oxford University Press, USA, 1999

7. Our Constitution: An Introduction To India's Constitution And Constitutional Law, Subhash C. Kashyap,
National Book Trust, India, 2008

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