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 EXAMINATION FOR THE AWARD OF
BACHELOR OF EDUCATION ARTS
HIST 311: HISTORY OF GOVERNMENT AND CONSTITUTION
STREAM: B.ED ARTS Y3S1 TIME: 2 HOURS
DAY/DATE: TUESDAY 6/8/2013 11.30 AM – 1.30 PM
INSTRUCTIONS:
ANSWER QUESTION ONE AND ANY OTHER TWO QUESTIONS
1. (a) Describe the relationship between religion and government in ancient Mesopotamia. [10 marks]
(b) What were the features of the Independence Constitution of Kenya? [10 marks]
(c) Outline the tenets of the following modern systems of government:
(a) Republicanism [5 marks]
(b) Socialism [5 marks]
2. (a) Explain how the Magna Carta in medieval England became the basis of the constitutional parliamentary system of government. [10 marks]
(b) Analyze the major constitutional amendment to Kenya’s constitution since independence. [10 marks]
3. (a) Describe hoe democracy developed in Athens. [10 marks]
(b) Discuss the religious and mythical aspects of the Ancient Egyptian system of government. [10 marks]
4. “The outbreak of violence in 1952 was a consequence of the failure of positive constitutional development in Kenya”. Discuss. [20 marks]
5. (a) Analyze the main features of an Islamic theocratic State. [10 marks]
(b) Examine the key aspects of the colonial system of government in Kenya.
[10 marks]
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