Federal Public Service Commission
Political Science I-II
Competitive Examination-2016
The 2016 Political Science paper reflects a strong blend of classical political thought and modern political systems. It covers key thinkers like Aristotle, Niccolò Machiavelli, and Al-Mawardi, alongside contemporary concepts such as democracy, federation, and civil society. The second paper emphasizes comparative politics, including systems of the United States, United Kingdom, France, and Pakistan. Overall, it highlights a balanced approach between theory and practical governance in global and regional contexts.
PAPER-I SECTION-I
Question No. 2
Give a critical analysis of Aristotle’s classification of Governments.
Question No. 3
Is it correct to say that Machiavelli was an apostle of Power Politics?
Question No. 4
Describe Al-Mawardi’s theory of Imamate.
Question No. 5
Write short notes on any TWO of the following:
(a) End of History
(b) Totalitarianism
(c) Women Empowerment
Question No. 6
“Democratic Political System can not function successfully without organized Political Parties.” Discuss.
Question No. 7
Explain, ‘Confederation’. How it is different from Federation?
Question No. 8
Write short notes on the following:
(a) Civil society
(b) Public opinion
Question No. 2
Discuss the salient features of the judicial system in France. How does it differ from that of the Britain and Pakistan?
Question No. 3
The Senate of the USA is the most powerful Upper House in the world. Can you justify this statement? Explain your answer with reference to the Upper Houses of India and Pakistan.
Question No. 4
Discuss the features of Turkish model of democracy keeping the distinguished position of the armed forces in the Turkish politics.
Question No. 5
Explain the rise of Muslim nationalism in South Asia. What were its implications for the nationalist politics of Indian National Congress?
Question No. 6
What are the issues and problems of federation in Pakistan? Discuss with reference to the US federation.
Question No. 7
What are the political and administrative implications of the Eighteenth amendment to the 1973 Constitution of Pakistan?
Question No. 8
Write detailed notes on the following:
(a) European Union
(b) South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation