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Constitutional Law 1 Question Paper

Constitutional Law 1

Course:Bachelor Of Laws

Institution: University Of Nairobi question papers

Exam Year:2006

ANSWER ANY THREE QUESTIONS.

1a)What is a Constitution?

b)Describe the kinds of constitutions and the merits and demerits of each kind.

2a)Define nationality.Is there any distinction between a "national"and a "citizen"of a country?

b)When is a person eligible to acquire the citizenship of Kenya by naturalization?

3.Discuss the theory of the Rule of Law as formulated by A.V.Dicey.Are there any limitations to Dicey's conception of the Rule of Law in modern times?If so,what are they?

4.Professor N.B.Nwabueze suggests that "there is no such thing as an independent judiciary anywhere.The judiciary has always been created by the politics of the economic base and not vice versa."Discuss this statement in relation to the doctrine of separation of powers.

5.Compare the manner in which both the cases of Marbury v Madison 1 Cranch 137(1803)and Margaret Magiri Ngui v Republic,Nairobi High Court Criminal Application No.59 of 1985,demonstrate the concept of supremacy of the constitution.

6.Write brief notes on the following:
a)Domicile

b)Supremacy of Parliament

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