Political Science Paper II Past Paper 2017

Presidents and parties open the Political Science Paper II past paper 2017. Q.2 asks if the President of the United States is truly more powerful than the Prime Minister of the United Kingdom. Q.3 discusses the norms of regional politico-economic integration and the organisational structure of the European Union. Section-B turns to Asia. Q.4 argues that a strong political system needs a very strong political economy, through China and Malaysia. Q.5 honours Iqbal and Jinnah as leaders of the Muslim nation in South Asia. Q.6 lists the major issues of constitution making in 1956, 1962 and 1973. Q.7 judges political parties and interest groups as builders and wreckers of Pakistan’s system. Q.8 closes with notes on foreign policy making in Pakistan and on global civil society. This file holds the Part-II sheet only.

What this paper contains

  • This file carries Part-II (the descriptive part) of the paper.
  • Part-II — attempt four questions: ONE from Section-A (Q.2–Q.3) and THREE from Section-B (Q.4–Q.8); each question carries 20 marks (Part-I holds the 20 MCQs, per the printed header)

Part-II questions

Section-A

Q.2 — 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. (20)

Q.3 — Discuss the basic norms of regional politico-economic integration and organizational structure of the European Union. (20)

Section-B

Q.4 — “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. (20)

Q.5 — Allama Muhammad Iqbal and Quaid-e-Azam Muhammad Ali Jinnah were the genuine leaders who led the Muslim Nation towards success through their socio-political visions in South Asia. Discuss their community services rendered for the Muslims of the subcontinent. (20)

Q.6 — Discuss the Major issues during the constitutional making process in Pakistan in 1956, 1962 and 1973. (20)

Q.7 — How far do you agree that the Political Parties and Interest Groups have established and demolished the political system of Pakistan? Critically analyze. (20)

Q.8 — Write comprehensive notes on the following: (10 each) (20)
(a) Foreign policy making process in Pakistan.
(b) Global Civil Society

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