KHYBER PAKHTUNKHWA PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION
COMPETITIVE EXAMINATION FOR THE POSTS OF PROVINCIAL MANAGEMENT SERVICE (BPS-17) 2010
POLITICAL SCIENCE, PAPER II
TIME ALLOWED THREE HOURS MAXIMUM MARKS: 100
NOTE: (a) Attempt any TWO questions from part I and THREE from part-II. All questions carry equal marks.
(b) Candidate must start each question from a new page and draw a clear line at the end of each question.
PART-1
1 “Presidency in America is an institution which is deeply coloured in the American mood and culture.” Analyse the position of American president in the light of the statement.
2 “Conventions occupy an important place in the British system of governance and have contributed, significantly in converting a hereditary monarchy into democracy.” Analyse the statement by referring to the important conventions.
3 Compare the powers and functions of the British House of Commons with the National Assembly of France.
PART-1
4 Discuss the changing facets of federalism in Pakistan under the constitution of 1973.
5 Why are the political institutions stronger in India and weaker in Pakistan, Substantiate your viewpoint with strong arguments.
6 Do you agree with the view that Mustafa Kamal Pasha’s political philosophy provided an ideological foundation and stability to the Turkish political system.
7 What are the strilking points of contrast of constitutions of Pakistan and India.