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Aht 102: Introduction To Political Science Question Paper

Aht 102: Introduction To Political Science

Course:Bachelor Of Arts

Institution: Kenyatta University question papers

Exam Year:2016

KENYATTA UNIVERSITY
UNIVERSITY EXAMINATION 2016/2017
FIRST SEMESTER EXAMINATION FOR THE DEGREE OF BACHELOR OF ARTS AND BACHELOR OF EDUCATION
AHT 102: INTRODUCTION TO POLITICAL SCIENCE.

DATE: Monday, 28th November 2016 TIME: 8.00am-10.00a.m

INSTRUCTIONS:
Answer any THREE questions.
ALL questions carry equal marks.

1 a) What do terms 'politics' and 'political science' refer to?
b) Identify and discuss the different approaches employed in the study of political science?

2. a) What do the concepts of Power, Legitimacy and Authority refer to in political science?
b) Identify and discuss the diverse sources of power.

3. With the use of suitable examples to illustrate your answer, discuss the principal functions of the the state as a political entity.

4. With the use of relevant examples to illustrate your answer, analyze the essential function played by political parties and pressure groups in the political process.

5. What role does the parliament,the executive and the judiciary play in the political process?

6. EITHER
a) "A government is inherently evil institution, an apparatus meant for the oppression for the poor ." Do you agree? Give reasons for your answer.

OR.
b) Distinguish between monarchy, dictatorship and democratic forms of government.

7. What does the term ' political ideology ' refer to in Political Science? Compare and contrast the fundamental components of Liberalism and Socialism

Aht 102: Introduction To Political Science Question Paper

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