Course Contents

1. Democracy Meanings, basic assumptions, kinds, the Islamic concept 2. Dictatorship meanings, definition ,kinds, features 3.Unitary Form of Government Meaning and features, advantages and disadvantages 4. Federal Form of Government Advantages and disadvantages Meaning and features Conditions of federation Federation and confederation 5.Parliamentary form of Government meaning and features advantages and disadvantages 6.Presidential form of Government Merits and demerits Comparison 7. Structure and Role of Government Theory of separation of power Legislature Executive Judiciary 8. Political Participation Political parties Pressure group Public opinion Representation and elections

Course Synopsis

The purpose of this course is to • Provide a students with good understanding of Political Concepts • Explain the origin and development of Political Science • To build the concept of state, sovereignty, society and government etc.

Course Learning Outcomes

By studying thus course students would learn the • A broad concepts of some of the most important ideas, issues and events in Political Science. • Have and enhanced appreciation of the contemporary Political environment. • Have developed good research, writing and analytical skills.