Hist 311: History Of Government And Constitution Question Paper
Hist 311: History Of Government And Constitution
Course:Bachelor Of Education Arts
Institution: Chuka University question papers
Exam Year:2013
CHUKA
UNIVERSITY
UNIVERSITY EXAMINATIONS
THIRD YEAR EXAMINATIONS FOR THE AWARD OF BACHELOR OF EDUCATION ARTS
HIST 311: HISTORY OF GOVERNMENT AND CONSTITUTION
STREAMS: BED (ARTS) Y3S1 TIME: 2 HOURS
DAY/DATE: MONDAY 22/4/2013 8.30 AM – 10.30 AM
INSTRUCTIONS:
ANSWER QUESTION ONE AND ANY OTHER TWO QUESTIONS.
1. (a) Describe the mythical aspects of the ancient Egyptian system of government.
[10 Marks]
(b) Analyse the features of the Independence Constitution of Kenya. [10 Marks]
(c) Outline the principles of the following modern systems of government:
(a) Absolutism [5 Marks]
(b) Federalism [5 Marks]
2. With reference to the Buganda Kingdom, explain the major factors responsible for the rise of pre-colonial centralized systems of government. [20 Marks]
3. Explain the basic tenet of the Magna Carta of Medieval England and its contribution to rise of the modern parliamentary system of government. [20 Marks]
4. Critically examine African’s colonial legacy. [20 Marks]
5. (a) “The rise of African political groups and parties was direct response to the
Colonial economic and social policies”. Discuss. [10 Marks]
(b) Analyse the major amendments to Kenyan’s constitution since independence. [10 Marks]
6. (a) Explain why Morocco and Swaziland have retained monarchies in the
Contemporary era. [10 Marks]
(b) What were the key aspects of the colonial system of government in Kenya? [10 Marks]
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