L.L.

B (PART I) ANNUAL EXAMINATIONS -2014

PAPER III: CONSTITUTIONAL LAW-1
TIME ALLOWED 3 HOURS
INSTRUCTION: 1 Attempt any four question. Select at least Two Question from each section.
2 All question carry equal marks.
Max. Marks: 100
Section A (The British Constitution)
1. Discuss in detail the main sources of English Constitutional Law.
2. Discuss the election and powers of the Speaker of the House of Commons.
3. Distinguish between the King and the Crown. Discuss the prerogatives of the crown.
4. Write note on any three of the following:
(i) Private Bill. (ii) Prime Minister.
(iii) House of Lords. (iv) Parliamentary form of Government.
Section B (Constitution of USA)
5. Give a brief historical background of the passing of American Constitution.
6. American President is one of the most powerful person under the constitution, yet his powers are
clipped by a system of checks and balances, Discuss.
7. Discuss composition, organization and power of the Supreme Court of U.S.A.
8. Write short note on any two of the following:
(i) Masbury V. Madison 1 (cranch) 137 (1803) (ii) Vice President.
(iii) Senate.
(iv) Due Process of Law.

L.L.B (PART I) ANNUAL EXAMINATIONS -2013

PAPER III: CONSTITUTIONAL LAW-1
TIME ALLOWED 3 HOURS
INSTRUCTION: 1 Attempt any four question. Select at least Two Question from each section.
2 All question carry equal marks.
Max. Marks: 100
SECTION A (THE BRITISH CONSTITUTION)
Q-1. What is cabinet? Discuss the salient features on which the British cabinet of Government functions.
Q-2. Explain the stages of law making in the lower house of British parliament with reference to public
bills
Q-3. What do understand by the phrase Conventions of the constitution? give some examples of
conventions in the British constitution ,Why are they Obeyed?
Q-4. Write short notes on any three of the following:
(i) Lord Chancellor. (ii) Bill of Rights 1689.
(iii) Committee of the whole house. (iv) Judicial Powers of House.
(v) Delegated Legislation.
SECTION B ( THE CONSTITUTION OF U.S.A)
Q-5. Describe the method of electing the American president. What are his judicial Powers?
Q-6. Compare the office of the speaker of the House of Representatives with that of the speaker of the
House of Commons.
Q-7. Discuss the position of American Supreme Court as guardian of the constitution and its role in the
development of the constitution.
Q-8. Write short notes on any three of the following:
(i) Legislative powers of the president. (ii) Senatorial courtesy.
(iii) Judicial Veto. (iv) Check and Balances. (v) Presidential cabinet.

L.L.B. (PART - I) ANNUAL EXAMINATIONS - 2012

PAPER - III: "CONSTITUTIONAL LAW - I"
TIME ALLOWED 3 HOURS
INSTRUCTION: 1 Attempt any four question. Select at least Two Question from each section.
2 All question carry equal marks.
Max. Marks: 100
"SECTION - A" (THE BRITISH CONSTITUTION)
Q-1. Discuss Composition, Powers and functions of the House of Lords. What is its
utility in the British Legal System?
Q-2. Discuss the position and powers of the British Prime Minister.
Q-3. Examine the relation between Parliamentary Sovereignty and rule of Law.
Q-4. Write short notes on any three (3) of the following:
(i) House of Commons. (ii) Parliament Act 1911.
(iii) Magna Carta.
(iv) Droit Administratif.
(v) Royal Prerogatives.
"SECTION-B" (THE CONSTITUTION OF U.S.A)
Q-1. The Supreme Court of U.S.A. has acted as balancing institution between the Legislature and the
Executive. Discuss.
Q-2. What is meant by Judicial Review? Briefly discuss Marbury V. Madison 1 Cranch 137 (1803)
Q-3. Briefly discus the powers of American President and compare them with that of British Prime
Minister.
Q-4. Write short notes on any two of the following:
(i) House of Representative. (ii) Senate.
(iii) Vice President.
(iv) Due Process.
L.L.B. (PART - I) ANNUAL EXAMINATIONS -2011
PAPER - III "CONSTITUTIONAL LAW -I"
TIME ALLOWED 3 HOURS
INSTRUCTION: 1 Attempt any four question. Select at least Two Question from each section.
2 All question carry equal marks.
Max. Marks: 100
SECTION -A (THE BRITISH CONSTITUTION)
Q-1. What is meant by Constitutional Law? Discuss in detail the sources of British Constitutional Law?
Q-2. Discuss Parliamentary Sovereignty in England with reference to constituent and Legislative role of
Parliament.
Q-3. Write a short note on Crown's Prerogative.
Q-4. Write notes on any THREE of the following:
(i) Separation of Power. (ii) Magna Carta.
(iii) BILL of Rights 1689. (iv) Prime Minister.
(v) Public Bill.
SECTION -B (THE CONSTITUTION of U.S.A)
Q-5. Describe the mode of election of American President. Under what circumstances the President can
use veto powers.
Q-6. Describe the composition, powers and effectiveness of House of Representatives as a legislative
body.
Q-7. Discuss the procedure of the amendment of the U.S Constitution.
Q-8. Write short notes on any TWO of the following:
(i) Judicial Review. (ii) U.S. Senate.
(iii) Supreme Court. (iv) Due Process of Law.

L.L.B (part I) ANNUAL EXAMINATIONS 2010

PAPER - III "CONSTITUTION LAW- I"
TIME ALLOWED 3 HOURS
INSTRUCTION: 1 Attempt any four question. Select at least Two Question from each section.
2 All question carry equal marks.
Max. Marks: 100
SECTION -A (The British Constitution)
Q-1 Discuss briefly the composition, powers and functions of the House of Commons.
Q-2 How is the cabinet formed in England? Discuss its salient features.
Q-3 What is meant by conventions of the constitution? How do they differ from laws?
Q-4 Answer the following in "yes" or "No":a. Whether standing committees in the House of Common may substitute a new bill?
b. Whether the British Speaker is a statutory office?
c. Whether there can be judicial review of administrative actions in Britain?
d. Whether the Act of Settlement 1701 is a part of common Law?
e. Whether Bill of Rights 1689 was issued by king Charles-1?
SECTION -B (The U.S.A Constitution)
Q-5 Discuss the salient features of the American Constitution.
Q-6 Compare the powers and position of the American President with those of the British Prime
Minister.
Q-7 Describe the functions of Supreme Court and its role in the evolution of the American Constitution.
Q-8 Answer the following in "Yes" or "No":a. Whether the U.S Congress is a Sovereign body?
b. Whether the U.S Constitution is a conventions free constitution?
c. Whether there are Government bills in U.S.A as they are in Britain?
d. Whether U.S Cabinet is unanswerable to upper house of congress?
e. Whether U.S Constitution is Unitary?
L.L.B (part I) ANNUAL EXAMINATIONS 2009
PAPER -III "CONSTITUTION LAW- I"
TIME ALLOWED 3 HOURS
INSTRUCTION: 1 Attempt any four question. Select at least Two Question from each section.
2 All question carry equal marks.
Max. Marks: 100
SECTION -A (The British Constitution)
Q-1 Describe and explain the Magna Carta Bill of Rights 1689 and Act of settlement.
Q-2 Explain the Doctrine of the separation of Powers.
Q-3 Explain the principles of Parliamentary Supremacy.
Q-4 Explain the meaning of ministerial collective responsibilities.
SECTION -B (The U.S.A Constitution)
Q-5 Compare and contrast the compositions / powers and functions of the Senate with that of the House
of Lords.
Q-6 What is theory of Due Process of Law under the V.S constitution? How it was included in the
constitution.
Q-7 Write short notes on any two of the following:
a. Separation of powers
b. Procedure of amendment
c. Sources of President's powers d. Judicial review
Q-8 Answer the following in yes or no:
a. Whether the American comities are more powerful than the comities in England?
b. Whether the Congress of Confederation was a two chambered Legislature?
c. Whether the American President is Responsible to Congress?
d. Whether 25th amendment authorizes the President to nominate a vice Presidency becomes vacant?
e. Whether Congress is a sovereign Legislature?

L.L.B (part I) ANNUAL EXAMINATIONS 2008

PAPER-III "CONSTITUTION LAW- I"
TIME ALLOWED 3 HOURS
INSTRUCTION: 1 Attempt any four question. Select at least Two Question from each section.
2 All question carry equal marks.
Max. Marks: 100
SECTION -A (The British Constitution)
Q-1. Discuss Reform Act 1832 and Representation of the people Act 1867. What were their immediate
effects on the political system of the country?
Q-2. What do you know about the Office of the British Prime Minister? Discuss his/her role in the
parliamentary democracy?
Q-3. Write short notes on any three of the following:
a. Magna Carta
b. Legated legislation
c. Committee stage in the Law making
d. Rules of law
e. Parliamentary form of Government
Q-4. Answer the following in "Yes" or "No"
a. Whether there is constitutional division of power between central and regional governments in British?
b. Whether membership of House of Lords is granted by the sovereign on the advice of Lord Chancellor?
c. Whether a public bill can be introduced by the private member in the House of Commons?
d. Whether the speaker presides over all meetings of the House of Commons without exception?
e. Whether the Quarter Sessions Court are the lowest British Criminal Courts?
SECTION -B (The U.S.A Constitution)
Q-5. What is meant by Judicial Review? What is its scope in the U.S judicial System?
Q-6. Discuss the procedure of the amendments of the constitution. Also discuss the 19th and 26th
amendments.
Q-7. Compare and contrast the powers and functions of the American President with those of the British
Prime Minister.
Q-8. Answer the following in "yes" or "No":
a. Whether most of the amendments .made in the U.S constitution were proposed by states?
b. Whether the convention of senatorial courtesy has extended the powers of senate?
c. Whether the U.S Senators are indirectly elected members of upper Chamber?
d. Whether legislative procedure in Congress is the same as it is in British lower house of parliament?
e. Whether American president is bound by the advice of his cabinet members?

L.L.B (part I) ANNUAL EXAMINATIONS 2007

PAPER-III "CONSTITUTION LAW- I"
TIME ALLOWED 3 HOURS
INSTRUCTION: 1 Attempt any four question. Select at least Two Question from each section.
2 All question carry equal marks.
Max. Marks: 100
SECTION -A (The British Constitution)
Q-1 How is the cabinet formed in Great Britain? Discuss its functions and importance.
Q-2 What is a public bill? How legislative business takes place at Committee stage in the lower house of
British Parliament?
Q-3 Write a short note on any three of the following:
a. Independence of judiciary
b. Parliamentary form of Government
c. Bill of right 1689
d. Unitary constitution
e. Lord Chancellor
Q-4 Answer the following in "Yes" or "No"
a. Whether any type of bill can be referred to the committee of the whole house?
b. Whether the lords have power to pass a censure against the cabinet?
c. Whether the decision of British Speaker is final?
d. Whether the common Law is the law made by the 15th century British parliament?
e. Whether the British Prime Minister is empowered to advise the king to dissolve the House of
common?
SECTION -B (The U.S.A Constitution)
Q-5 Discuss the salient features of the constitution of the United States of America?
Q-6 Compare and contrast the companion power and functions of the Senate with that of the House of
Lords.
Q-7 Describe the organization and function of the American Supreme Court?
Q-8 Answer the following in "Yes" or "No"
a. Whether the conventions have played a magnificent role in the development of the constitution of
United States?
b. Whether the U.S.A is a Federation since Independent?
c. Whether the powers of Federal Government have widely increased due to judicial interpretation /
amendments, Laws of the congress etc?

L.L.B (part I) ANNUAL EXAMINATIONS 2006

PAPER -Ill "CONSTITUTION LAW -I"
TIME ALLOWED 3 HOURS
INSTRUCTION: 1 Attempt any four question. Select at least Two Question from each section.
2 All question carry equal marks.
Max. Marks: 100
SECTION -A (The British Constitution)
Q-1 Trace the origin of the Office of Prime Minister in Britain. Discuss his position in the parliament and
st
role in the 21 century British Cabinet?
Q-2 What do you understand by the term constitutional Law? Discuss various sources of British
Constitutional Law?
Q-3 What committee works in the House of Commons? Discuss their functions in the law making in
Britain?
Q-4 Answer in the following in "Yes" or "No"
a. Whether Kangaroo closure of debates in House of Commons take place at Second Reading of the ill?
b. Whether Courts in Britain can declare executive acts as un- constitutional?
c. Whether it was King James I.I who established the practice of choosing the members of the Cabinet
form one part only?
d. Whether the system of traveling justice in British was introduced by the king John?
e. Whether the members of the Upper House of Parliament can take part in General elections of
Parliament in Britain?
SECTION -B (The U.S.A Constitution)
Q-5 What do you know about the U.S Presidency as the greatest office in the world? How does the
President Influence legislation despite being not a legislature?
Q-6 Compare and contrast the power and functions of the Speaker of the House of Representative with
those of the Speaker of the British Parliament?
Q-7 What is the theory of Due process of Law under the U.S constitution?
Q-8 Answer the following in "Yes" or "No"
a. Whether U.S committees in the senate are more powerful than the committee in Parliament in
England?
b. Whether the candidate for election to the House of Representative must be at least 30 years of age?
c. Whether Vice President is a member of senate?
d. Whether conventions usages have increased the powers of the president?
e. Whether 23rd amendment reduced the voting age at 18?