Syllabus: Political Science for Class 11 | Political Science Class 11 - Humanities/Arts PDF Download

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CLASS XI 
COURSE STRUCTURE 
Chapter No. Chapter Name No. of Periods Marks Allotted 
PART A- INDIAN CONSTITUTION AT WORK 
1 Constitution: Why and How? 12 8 
2 Rights in the Indian Constitution 8 
3 Election and Representation 14 6 
4 Executive 14  
12 
5 Legislature 14 
6 Judiciary 14 
7 Federalism 14 6 
8 Local Governments 10 4 
9 Constitution as a Living Document 6  
4 
10 The Philosophy of the Constitution 6 
 No. of periods & marks allotted to Indian Constitution at Work 112 40 
 PART B-POLITICAL THEORY 
1 
Political Theory: An Introduction 
8 4 
2 
Freedom 
10  
12 
3 
Equality 
12 
4 
Social Justice 
12 6 
5 
Rights 
14 4 
6 
Citizenship 
12  
8 
7 
Nationalism 
15 
8 
Secularism 
16 6 
 
 
No. of periods & marks allotted for Political Theory 
99 40 
 
Total 
211 80 
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CLASS XI 
COURSE STRUCTURE 
Chapter No. Chapter Name No. of Periods Marks Allotted 
PART A- INDIAN CONSTITUTION AT WORK 
1 Constitution: Why and How? 12 8 
2 Rights in the Indian Constitution 8 
3 Election and Representation 14 6 
4 Executive 14  
12 
5 Legislature 14 
6 Judiciary 14 
7 Federalism 14 6 
8 Local Governments 10 4 
9 Constitution as a Living Document 6  
4 
10 The Philosophy of the Constitution 6 
 No. of periods & marks allotted to Indian Constitution at Work 112 40 
 PART B-POLITICAL THEORY 
1 
Political Theory: An Introduction 
8 4 
2 
Freedom 
10  
12 
3 
Equality 
12 
4 
Social Justice 
12 6 
5 
Rights 
14 4 
6 
Citizenship 
12  
8 
7 
Nationalism 
15 
8 
Secularism 
16 6 
 
 
No. of periods & marks allotted for Political Theory 
99 40 
 
Total 
211 80 
 
          
 
 
CLASS XI 
COURSE CONTENT 
Chapter No. and Name Specific Learning Objectives 
Suggested Teaching Learning 
Process 
Learning Outcomes with 
Specific Competencies 
 
PART A-INDIAN CONSTITUTION AT WORK 
1 
Constitution: Why and How? 
a) Why do we need a 
Constitution? 
? Constitution allows 
coordination and 
assurance 
? Specification of decision-
making powers 
? Limitations on the powers 
of government 
? Aspirations and goals of a 
society 
? Fundamental identity of a 
people 
b) The authority of a 
Constitution 
? Mode of promulgation 
? The substantive provisions 
of a constitution 
? Balanced institutional 
design 
Familiarize students with 
the: 
 
? Key aspects of the working 
of the Constitution. 
 
? Various Institutions of the 
government in the country 
and their relationship with 
each other. 
 
? Conditions and 
circumstances in which the 
Constitution of India was 
made. 
 
? Key features of the Indian 
Constitution and other 
Constitutions of the world. 
 
Comparative Analysis: Different 
constitutions 
 
Reading of the Preamble  
 
Group Discussions and 
Debates: 
What happens in an 
organization in the absence of a 
set of rules and regulations to 
run it? 
 
How far our National Movement 
influenced the framing of our 
Constitution? 
 
 
Timeline/Flowchart 
 
Question strategy 
 
Quiz 
After completion of the 
chapter, Students will be 
able to: 
 
? Appreciate the need for 
a Constitution. 
 
? Understand the 
historical processes and 
the circumstances in 
which the Indian 
Constitution was 
drafted. 
 
? Critically evaluate how 
constitutions, govern 
the distribution of power 
in society. 
 
? Analyze the ways in 
which the provisions of 
the Constitution have 
worked in real political 
life. 
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CLASS XI 
COURSE STRUCTURE 
Chapter No. Chapter Name No. of Periods Marks Allotted 
PART A- INDIAN CONSTITUTION AT WORK 
1 Constitution: Why and How? 12 8 
2 Rights in the Indian Constitution 8 
3 Election and Representation 14 6 
4 Executive 14  
12 
5 Legislature 14 
6 Judiciary 14 
7 Federalism 14 6 
8 Local Governments 10 4 
9 Constitution as a Living Document 6  
4 
10 The Philosophy of the Constitution 6 
 No. of periods & marks allotted to Indian Constitution at Work 112 40 
 PART B-POLITICAL THEORY 
1 
Political Theory: An Introduction 
8 4 
2 
Freedom 
10  
12 
3 
Equality 
12 
4 
Social Justice 
12 6 
5 
Rights 
14 4 
6 
Citizenship 
12  
8 
7 
Nationalism 
15 
8 
Secularism 
16 6 
 
 
No. of periods & marks allotted for Political Theory 
99 40 
 
Total 
211 80 
 
          
 
 
CLASS XI 
COURSE CONTENT 
Chapter No. and Name Specific Learning Objectives 
Suggested Teaching Learning 
Process 
Learning Outcomes with 
Specific Competencies 
 
PART A-INDIAN CONSTITUTION AT WORK 
1 
Constitution: Why and How? 
a) Why do we need a 
Constitution? 
? Constitution allows 
coordination and 
assurance 
? Specification of decision-
making powers 
? Limitations on the powers 
of government 
? Aspirations and goals of a 
society 
? Fundamental identity of a 
people 
b) The authority of a 
Constitution 
? Mode of promulgation 
? The substantive provisions 
of a constitution 
? Balanced institutional 
design 
Familiarize students with 
the: 
 
? Key aspects of the working 
of the Constitution. 
 
? Various Institutions of the 
government in the country 
and their relationship with 
each other. 
 
? Conditions and 
circumstances in which the 
Constitution of India was 
made. 
 
? Key features of the Indian 
Constitution and other 
Constitutions of the world. 
 
Comparative Analysis: Different 
constitutions 
 
Reading of the Preamble  
 
Group Discussions and 
Debates: 
What happens in an 
organization in the absence of a 
set of rules and regulations to 
run it? 
 
How far our National Movement 
influenced the framing of our 
Constitution? 
 
 
Timeline/Flowchart 
 
Question strategy 
 
Quiz 
After completion of the 
chapter, Students will be 
able to: 
 
? Appreciate the need for 
a Constitution. 
 
? Understand the 
historical processes and 
the circumstances in 
which the Indian 
Constitution was 
drafted. 
 
? Critically evaluate how 
constitutions, govern 
the distribution of power 
in society. 
 
? Analyze the ways in 
which the provisions of 
the Constitution have 
worked in real political 
life. 
 
          
 
 
c) How was the Indian 
Constitution made? 
? Composition of the 
Constituent Assembly 
? Procedures 
? Inheritance of the 
nationalist movement 
? Institutional arrangements 
d) Provisions adapted from 
Constitutions of different 
countries 
2 
Rights in the Indian 
Constitution 
a) The importance of rights 
? Bill of Rights 
b) Fundamental rights in the 
Indian Constitution 
? Right to Equality 
? Right to Freedom 
? Right against Exploitation 
? Right to Freedom of 
Religion 
? Cultural and Educational 
Rights 
? Right to Constitutional 
Remedies 
c) Directive principles of state 
policy 
Familiarize students with 
the: 
? Fundamental Rights   
enshrined in the 
Constitution of India 
 
? Manner of protection of 
rights 
 
? Role of the Judiciary in 
protecting and interpreting 
these rights 
 
? Comparison between   
Fundamental Rights and 
the Directive Principles of 
State Policy. 
Discussion: Rights, the type of 
rights, why some rights are 
considered as fundamental? 
 
 
Lecture method 
 
Comparative analysis: Rights 
guaranteed in India and other 
countries 
 
Brain storming: Whether 
directive principles should take 
precedence over fundamental 
rights? 
 
Drama production 
 
After completion of the 
chapter students will be 
able to: 
 
? Analyze the working of 
the Constitution in real 
life 
 
? Learn to respect others, 
think critically, and 
make informed 
decisions 
 
? Identify violations of the 
rights to equality and 
freedom in the society 
around them 
 
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CLASS XI 
COURSE STRUCTURE 
Chapter No. Chapter Name No. of Periods Marks Allotted 
PART A- INDIAN CONSTITUTION AT WORK 
1 Constitution: Why and How? 12 8 
2 Rights in the Indian Constitution 8 
3 Election and Representation 14 6 
4 Executive 14  
12 
5 Legislature 14 
6 Judiciary 14 
7 Federalism 14 6 
8 Local Governments 10 4 
9 Constitution as a Living Document 6  
4 
10 The Philosophy of the Constitution 6 
 No. of periods & marks allotted to Indian Constitution at Work 112 40 
 PART B-POLITICAL THEORY 
1 
Political Theory: An Introduction 
8 4 
2 
Freedom 
10  
12 
3 
Equality 
12 
4 
Social Justice 
12 6 
5 
Rights 
14 4 
6 
Citizenship 
12  
8 
7 
Nationalism 
15 
8 
Secularism 
16 6 
 
 
No. of periods & marks allotted for Political Theory 
99 40 
 
Total 
211 80 
 
          
 
 
CLASS XI 
COURSE CONTENT 
Chapter No. and Name Specific Learning Objectives 
Suggested Teaching Learning 
Process 
Learning Outcomes with 
Specific Competencies 
 
PART A-INDIAN CONSTITUTION AT WORK 
1 
Constitution: Why and How? 
a) Why do we need a 
Constitution? 
? Constitution allows 
coordination and 
assurance 
? Specification of decision-
making powers 
? Limitations on the powers 
of government 
? Aspirations and goals of a 
society 
? Fundamental identity of a 
people 
b) The authority of a 
Constitution 
? Mode of promulgation 
? The substantive provisions 
of a constitution 
? Balanced institutional 
design 
Familiarize students with 
the: 
 
? Key aspects of the working 
of the Constitution. 
 
? Various Institutions of the 
government in the country 
and their relationship with 
each other. 
 
? Conditions and 
circumstances in which the 
Constitution of India was 
made. 
 
? Key features of the Indian 
Constitution and other 
Constitutions of the world. 
 
Comparative Analysis: Different 
constitutions 
 
Reading of the Preamble  
 
Group Discussions and 
Debates: 
What happens in an 
organization in the absence of a 
set of rules and regulations to 
run it? 
 
How far our National Movement 
influenced the framing of our 
Constitution? 
 
 
Timeline/Flowchart 
 
Question strategy 
 
Quiz 
After completion of the 
chapter, Students will be 
able to: 
 
? Appreciate the need for 
a Constitution. 
 
? Understand the 
historical processes and 
the circumstances in 
which the Indian 
Constitution was 
drafted. 
 
? Critically evaluate how 
constitutions, govern 
the distribution of power 
in society. 
 
? Analyze the ways in 
which the provisions of 
the Constitution have 
worked in real political 
life. 
 
          
 
 
c) How was the Indian 
Constitution made? 
? Composition of the 
Constituent Assembly 
? Procedures 
? Inheritance of the 
nationalist movement 
? Institutional arrangements 
d) Provisions adapted from 
Constitutions of different 
countries 
2 
Rights in the Indian 
Constitution 
a) The importance of rights 
? Bill of Rights 
b) Fundamental rights in the 
Indian Constitution 
? Right to Equality 
? Right to Freedom 
? Right against Exploitation 
? Right to Freedom of 
Religion 
? Cultural and Educational 
Rights 
? Right to Constitutional 
Remedies 
c) Directive principles of state 
policy 
Familiarize students with 
the: 
? Fundamental Rights   
enshrined in the 
Constitution of India 
 
? Manner of protection of 
rights 
 
? Role of the Judiciary in 
protecting and interpreting 
these rights 
 
? Comparison between   
Fundamental Rights and 
the Directive Principles of 
State Policy. 
Discussion: Rights, the type of 
rights, why some rights are 
considered as fundamental? 
 
 
Lecture method 
 
Comparative analysis: Rights 
guaranteed in India and other 
countries 
 
Brain storming: Whether 
directive principles should take 
precedence over fundamental 
rights? 
 
Drama production 
 
After completion of the 
chapter students will be 
able to: 
 
? Analyze the working of 
the Constitution in real 
life 
 
? Learn to respect others, 
think critically, and 
make informed 
decisions 
 
? Identify violations of the 
rights to equality and 
freedom in the society 
around them 
 
 
          
 
 
? what do the directive 
principles contain? 
d) Relationship between 
fundamental rights and 
directive principles 
Collage-Making: Violations of 
rights 
? Justify the need for 
reasonable restrictions 
on the rights 
guaranteed.  
 
? Use freedom of 
expression to advocate 
for ensuring rights is 
given to people around 
them. 
3 
Election and Representation 
a) Elections and democracy 
b) Election system in India 
? First Past the Post System 
? Proportional 
Representation 
c) Why did India adopt the 
FPTP system? 
 
d) Reservation of 
constituencies 
 
e) Free and fair elections 
? Universal franchise and 
right to contest 
? Independent Election 
Commission 
f) Electoral Reforms 
Familiarize students with 
the: 
 
? Election process in India 
 
? Structure and functions of 
the Election Commission of 
India 
 
? Rationale of Free and Fair 
elections. 
 
? Need for electoral reforms. 
Conducting mock elections  
Comparative analysis: Election 
processes of different countries 
Reflecting on cartoons/ 
caricatures 
 
Group discussion: Challenges 
and reforms 
 
Reflective inquiry: Recapitulating 
known facts 
After completion of the 
chapter, Students will be 
able to: 
? Identify different types 
and methods of election 
 
? Develop critical thinking 
about the role of various 
stakeholders in 
ensuring free and fair 
elections. 
 
? Demonstrate the innate 
role played by Election 
Commission 
 
? Compare election 
systems of different 
countries of the world. 
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CLASS XI 
COURSE STRUCTURE 
Chapter No. Chapter Name No. of Periods Marks Allotted 
PART A- INDIAN CONSTITUTION AT WORK 
1 Constitution: Why and How? 12 8 
2 Rights in the Indian Constitution 8 
3 Election and Representation 14 6 
4 Executive 14  
12 
5 Legislature 14 
6 Judiciary 14 
7 Federalism 14 6 
8 Local Governments 10 4 
9 Constitution as a Living Document 6  
4 
10 The Philosophy of the Constitution 6 
 No. of periods & marks allotted to Indian Constitution at Work 112 40 
 PART B-POLITICAL THEORY 
1 
Political Theory: An Introduction 
8 4 
2 
Freedom 
10  
12 
3 
Equality 
12 
4 
Social Justice 
12 6 
5 
Rights 
14 4 
6 
Citizenship 
12  
8 
7 
Nationalism 
15 
8 
Secularism 
16 6 
 
 
No. of periods & marks allotted for Political Theory 
99 40 
 
Total 
211 80 
 
          
 
 
CLASS XI 
COURSE CONTENT 
Chapter No. and Name Specific Learning Objectives 
Suggested Teaching Learning 
Process 
Learning Outcomes with 
Specific Competencies 
 
PART A-INDIAN CONSTITUTION AT WORK 
1 
Constitution: Why and How? 
a) Why do we need a 
Constitution? 
? Constitution allows 
coordination and 
assurance 
? Specification of decision-
making powers 
? Limitations on the powers 
of government 
? Aspirations and goals of a 
society 
? Fundamental identity of a 
people 
b) The authority of a 
Constitution 
? Mode of promulgation 
? The substantive provisions 
of a constitution 
? Balanced institutional 
design 
Familiarize students with 
the: 
 
? Key aspects of the working 
of the Constitution. 
 
? Various Institutions of the 
government in the country 
and their relationship with 
each other. 
 
? Conditions and 
circumstances in which the 
Constitution of India was 
made. 
 
? Key features of the Indian 
Constitution and other 
Constitutions of the world. 
 
Comparative Analysis: Different 
constitutions 
 
Reading of the Preamble  
 
Group Discussions and 
Debates: 
What happens in an 
organization in the absence of a 
set of rules and regulations to 
run it? 
 
How far our National Movement 
influenced the framing of our 
Constitution? 
 
 
Timeline/Flowchart 
 
Question strategy 
 
Quiz 
After completion of the 
chapter, Students will be 
able to: 
 
? Appreciate the need for 
a Constitution. 
 
? Understand the 
historical processes and 
the circumstances in 
which the Indian 
Constitution was 
drafted. 
 
? Critically evaluate how 
constitutions, govern 
the distribution of power 
in society. 
 
? Analyze the ways in 
which the provisions of 
the Constitution have 
worked in real political 
life. 
 
          
 
 
c) How was the Indian 
Constitution made? 
? Composition of the 
Constituent Assembly 
? Procedures 
? Inheritance of the 
nationalist movement 
? Institutional arrangements 
d) Provisions adapted from 
Constitutions of different 
countries 
2 
Rights in the Indian 
Constitution 
a) The importance of rights 
? Bill of Rights 
b) Fundamental rights in the 
Indian Constitution 
? Right to Equality 
? Right to Freedom 
? Right against Exploitation 
? Right to Freedom of 
Religion 
? Cultural and Educational 
Rights 
? Right to Constitutional 
Remedies 
c) Directive principles of state 
policy 
Familiarize students with 
the: 
? Fundamental Rights   
enshrined in the 
Constitution of India 
 
? Manner of protection of 
rights 
 
? Role of the Judiciary in 
protecting and interpreting 
these rights 
 
? Comparison between   
Fundamental Rights and 
the Directive Principles of 
State Policy. 
Discussion: Rights, the type of 
rights, why some rights are 
considered as fundamental? 
 
 
Lecture method 
 
Comparative analysis: Rights 
guaranteed in India and other 
countries 
 
Brain storming: Whether 
directive principles should take 
precedence over fundamental 
rights? 
 
Drama production 
 
After completion of the 
chapter students will be 
able to: 
 
? Analyze the working of 
the Constitution in real 
life 
 
? Learn to respect others, 
think critically, and 
make informed 
decisions 
 
? Identify violations of the 
rights to equality and 
freedom in the society 
around them 
 
 
          
 
 
? what do the directive 
principles contain? 
d) Relationship between 
fundamental rights and 
directive principles 
Collage-Making: Violations of 
rights 
? Justify the need for 
reasonable restrictions 
on the rights 
guaranteed.  
 
? Use freedom of 
expression to advocate 
for ensuring rights is 
given to people around 
them. 
3 
Election and Representation 
a) Elections and democracy 
b) Election system in India 
? First Past the Post System 
? Proportional 
Representation 
c) Why did India adopt the 
FPTP system? 
 
d) Reservation of 
constituencies 
 
e) Free and fair elections 
? Universal franchise and 
right to contest 
? Independent Election 
Commission 
f) Electoral Reforms 
Familiarize students with 
the: 
 
? Election process in India 
 
? Structure and functions of 
the Election Commission of 
India 
 
? Rationale of Free and Fair 
elections. 
 
? Need for electoral reforms. 
Conducting mock elections  
Comparative analysis: Election 
processes of different countries 
Reflecting on cartoons/ 
caricatures 
 
Group discussion: Challenges 
and reforms 
 
Reflective inquiry: Recapitulating 
known facts 
After completion of the 
chapter, Students will be 
able to: 
? Identify different types 
and methods of election 
 
? Develop critical thinking 
about the role of various 
stakeholders in 
ensuring free and fair 
elections. 
 
? Demonstrate the innate 
role played by Election 
Commission 
 
? Compare election 
systems of different 
countries of the world. 
 
          
 
 
4 
Executive 
a) What is an executive? 
b) What are the different 
types of executives? 
c) Parliamentary executive in 
India 
? Power and position of 
President 
? Discretionary Powers of 
the President 
d) Prime Minister and Council 
of ministers 
e) Permanent Executive: 
Bureaucracy 
 
Familiarize students with 
the: 
? Meaning of Executive 
 
? Distinction between 
Parliamentary and 
Presidential forms of 
Executive 
 
? Power and position of the 
President of India. 
 
? Composition, powers and 
functioning of the Council of 
Ministers and the 
importance of the Prime 
Minister  
 
? Importance and functioning 
of the administrative 
machinery. 
Comparative Analysis: Different 
forms of Executive 
 
Interpretation of Cartoons/ 
caricatures 
 
Discussion and Debate: Powers 
and functions of the Real and 
Nominal Executive 
 
Quiz 
 
 
After completion of the 
chapter the student will 
be able to: 
 
? Recognize the meaning 
of Executive. 
 
? Compare and contrast 
the Parliamentary and 
Presidential Executive. 
 
? Analyze the 
composition and 
functioning of the 
executive. 
 
? Know the significance 
of the administrative 
machinery. 
5 
Legislature 
a) Why do we need a 
parliament? 
b) Why do we need two 
houses of parliament? 
? Rajya Sabha 
? Lok Sabha 
c) What does the parliament 
do? 
? Powers of Rajya Sabha 
Familiarize the students with 
the: 
? Importance of Legislature. 
 
? Types of Legislatures- 
Unicameral and Bicameral. 
 
? Powers and functions of the 
Indian Parliament 
 
 
Comparative Analysis: 
Powers and functions of Lok 
Sabha and Rajya Sabha 
 
Passing of a Bill-Class 
activity/Mock Parliament 
 
Map activity: 
Identification of states with 
bicameral legislatures 
 
Cartoon Interpretation 
After completion of the 
chapter, Students will be 
able to: 
? Describe the law- 
making process in 
India. 
 
? Differentiate between 
the powers and 
functions of Lok Sabha 
and Rajya Sabha.