LEARNING OUTCOMES

POLITICAL SCIENCE – XI

Constitution;
Why and How? – 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.

Rights in the
Indian
Constitution – 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.

Election and
Representation –  • 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

Executive – • 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.

Legislature – Describe the lawmaking
process in India
• Differentiate between
the powers and functions
of Lok Sabha and Rajya
Sabha
• Examine the
parliamentary control over
the Executive.
• Analyze the role of
Parliamentary committees
for the success of Indian
democracy. 

Judiciary – Identify the different
aspects which makes the
Judiciary independent
Compare and contrast the
different jurisdictions
Analyze the reasons why
Judiciary has become
proactive.
Examine the reasons for
the conflicts between the
judiciary and parliament
with respect to
Constitutional
Amendments 

Federalism – Explain the basic features
of a federation.
Identify the different levels
of the government
&subjects on which the
union and state
governments can make
laws
Discuss the various
constitutional provisions
that led to a strong Centre
in India.

Local
Governments – Understand the
Panchayati Raj system of
Local Government in
India, its emergence and
significance
Identify the objectives
,Functions and sources
of income of rural and
urban local government
bodies

Constitution as
a Living
Document – Analyse the working of
the constitution
Know the various
amendments that have
taken place and the
controversies raised. 

The Philosophy
of the
Constitution – Appreciate the
philosophical vision of
our Constitution
Recognise the core
features of the Indian
Constitution
Evaluate the strengths
the limitations of the Constitution.

Political
Theory; An
Introduction – Define the term politics
and identify various
political principles.
Explain the innate ideas of
various Political theories.
Appreciate the
contribution of Political
Thinkers (example: Jean
Jacques Rousseau)

Freedom – Appreciate the ideal of
Freedom
Critically evaluate the
dimensions of negative
and positive liberty.
Demonstrate spirit of
enquiry
Explain the ideas
introduced by J.S. Mill in
Harm Principle. Assess the possible
limitations on freedom
resulting from the social
and economic structures
of society. 

Equality – Understand the moral and
political ideals of equality.
Assess how equality is
perceived through
different ideologies
Recognize the means and
methods to promote
equality
Evaluate the possible
solutions to minimize
inequality

Social Justice – Classify the different
dimensions of justice.
Appreciate the measures
taken by the government
of India to secure social
justice.
Enlist the basic minimum requirements of people for
living a healthy and
productive life.
State John Rawls’ theory
of veil of ignorance 

Rights – Define rights
Identify the need for rights
and its importance to
mankind
Explain why rights
need to be sanctioned by
law.
Describe the features of
different kinds of rights.

Citizenship – Explain the meaning of
citizenship.
Contribute to meaningful
discussion on ways of
granting citizenship.
Discuss the probable
solutions or alternatives to
solve citizenship issue.
Analyze the problems to
be surmounted to
strengthen links between
the people and
governments 

Nationalism – Understand the concepts
of nation and nationalism
Assess the strengths and
limitations of nationalism.
Identify and build an
understanding on the
factors related to creation
of collective identities
Examine the concept of
national self
determination
Acknowledge the need to
make nations more
democratic and inclusive

Secularism – Define Secularism.
Differentiate between
Inter-religious and IntraReligious Domination
Recognize the concept of a
Secular State.
Compare Western and
Indian Model of
Secularism.
Make an appraisal of
Indian Secularism