Constitutional And Legal History Of Kenya Question Paper
Constitutional And Legal History Of Kenya
Course:Bachelor Of Arts (Arts)
Institution: Kabarak University question papers
Exam Year:2012
KABARAK
UNIVERSITY
UNIVERSITY EXAMINATIONS
2011/2012 ACADEMIC YEAR
FOR THE DEGREE OF BACHELOR OF EDUCATION ARTS
HIST 411: CONSTITUTIONAL AND LEGAL HISTORY OF KENYA
DAY: FRIDAY
DATE: 10/08/2012
TIME: 9.00 – 11.00 A.M.
STREAM: Y2S2
INSTRUCTIONS:
Answer Question ONE and any other TWO in section B
SECTION A
1. (a) Define the term Constitution and discuss the difference between written and
unwritten constitution. (10 marks)
(b) Explain the history of early Constitutions with specific examples of England
and Athens.
(10 marks)
(c ) Discuss the principles of Constitutional Design.
(10 marks)
SECTION B
2. According to Montesquieu,” Constitution divides power between various
branches
of government.” Discuss the role of these branches.
(20 marks)
3. Explain the development of the local government in Kenya from 1925 (20 marks)
4. Explain the Land and Labour laws during the colonial period in Kenya and their
Effects on the Kenyan people.
(20 marks)
5. Discuss the struggle for Reforms and the new Constitution in Kenya from the
1990s to the present.
(20 marks)
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