Humanities/Arts Legal Studies for Class 11Unit 1: Theory and Nature of Political Institutions- Introduction to political institutions
- Understanding the concept of power and authority
- Different forms of government
- Role and functions of political institutions
- Study of various political systems
Unit 2: Basic Features of The Constitution of India- Introduction to the Constitution of India
- Understanding the Preamble
- Fundamental Rights and Directive Principles of State Policy
- Separation of powers
- Federalism and its features
- Study of important Articles and Amendments in the Constitution
Unit 3: Nature and Sources of Laws- Introduction to law and its significance
- Understanding the sources of law
- Types of laws - civil, criminal, and constitutional
- Role of legislation, precedent, and customs in law-making
- Study of important legal principles and doctrines
Unit 4: Judiciary - Constitutional, Civil and Criminal Courts and Processes- Introduction to the judicial system
- Structure and hierarchy of courts in India
- Functions and powers of different courts
- Civil and criminal court processes
- Role of judges and lawyers in the judiciary
Unit 5: Family Justice System- Introduction to family law
- Understanding the concept of marriage and divorce
- Laws related to adoption and guardianship
- Property rights and inheritance laws
- Role of family courts in resolving family disputes
Unit 6: Historical Evolution of The Indian Legal System- Ancient legal systems in India
- Development of legal institutions during the British rule
- Post-independence reforms in the legal system
- Landmark cases and their impact on the legal system
- Comparative study of Indian legal system with other countries
Unit 7: Previous Years Question Papers (PYQs)- Solving previous years' question papers to understand the exam pattern and question trends
- Practice answering questions within the given time frame
- Analyzing the answers to identify areas of improvement and strengthen knowledge
Note: This syllabus is designed to provide a comprehensive understanding of legal studies in the humanities/arts stream for Class 11 students. It covers various aspects of political institutions, the Indian legal system, and the judiciary. The inclusion of previous years' question papers aims to help students prepare effectively for their exams.
This course is helpful for the following exams: Commerce, Humanities/Arts