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CSS Political Science Syllabus

FPSC CSS optional subject (200 marks) covering Western and Muslim political thought, political theory, comparative politics, and Pakistan's government and politics. The full CSS Political Science syllabus: 2 subjects, 18 chapters and 52 topics, with 101 flashcards written against it.

2Subjects
18Chapters
52Topics
101Flashcards

CSS Political Science subjects

CSS Political Science has 2 subjects. Each one is listed below with its chapters in syllabus order; open a subject for every topic and sub-topic inside them.

Paper I: Political Thought, Theory and Institutions

10 chapters · 33 topics · 51 flashcards

  1. Western Political Thought · 7 topics
  2. Muslim Political Thought · 4 topics
  3. State System · 2 topics
  4. Political Concepts (Western and Islamic) · 3 topics
  5. Comparative Politics · 3 topics
  6. Political Participation · 3 topics
  7. Political Institutions and Role of Government · 2 topics
  8. Forms of Government · 3 topics
  9. Political Ideologies · 4 topics
  10. Local Self-Government · 2 topics

Paper II: Comparative Politics, Pakistan and International Relations

8 chapters · 19 topics · 50 flashcards

  1. Comparative Study of Western Political Systems · 2 topics
  2. Global and Regional Integration · 3 topics
  3. Comparative Study of Asian and Muslim Political Systems · 2 topics
  4. Political Movements in India (Colonial Period) · 2 topics
  5. Constitutional Development in Pakistan · 3 topics
  6. Federalism and Provincial Relations · 2 topics
  7. Government and Politics in Pakistan · 3 topics
  8. International Relations and Foreign Policy · 2 topics

CSS Political Science flashcards

101 question-and-answer cards across 2 subject decks, each shown in full on its subject page.

CSS Political Science syllabus FAQ

What subjects are in the CSS Political Science syllabus?

CSS Political Science covers 2 subjects: Paper I: Political Thought, Theory and Institutions and Paper II: Comparative Politics, Pakistan and International Relations.

How many chapters and topics are in the CSS Political Science syllabus?

18 chapters and 52 topics, across 2 subjects. Paper I: Political Thought, Theory and Institutions is the largest subject, with 33 topics in 10 chapters.

Are there CSS Political Science flashcards?

Yes — 101 question-and-answer flashcards in 2 subject decks. Each deck is printed in full on its subject page here, and the same cards are in the Examius app with spaced repetition. The free plan covers one exam of your choice, including its flashcards; Examius Pro, a one-time purchase, unlocks every other exam and deck.

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