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Modern Goverments In Africa Question Paper

Modern Goverments In Africa

Course:Bachelor Of Education History

Institution: Kenyatta University question papers

Exam Year:2009

KENYATTA UNIVERSITY
UNIVERSITY EXAMINATIONS 2008/2009
INSTITUTE OF OPEN LEARNING PROGRAMME
EXAMINATION FOR THE DEGREE OF BACHELOR OF ARTS
AHT 203: MODERN GOVERNMENTS IN AFRICA

DATE: Monday 10th August, 2009 TIME: 8.00 a.m. - 10.00 a.m.

INSTRUCTIONS
Answer any THREE questions.
1.
What elements constitute a modern government? Using these elements discuss the view that African governments are modern.
2.
Using case studies of pre-colonial states of Buganda and Mali, examine the structure of governments in pre-colonial Africa. In what ways can one argue that pre-colonial systems of government in Africa have impacted negatively on modern governance in the continent?
3.
Discuss the colonial systems of Administration in Africa. Do you think colonial political legacy has determined the nature of governance in modern Africa?
4.
To what extent can one argue that constitutional reforms in Africa provide the basis of sustainable democracy? Use case studies of Uganda, Nigeria and South African to illustrate your answer.
5.
What is Socialism? Discuss key features of the socialist state of Mozambique.
6.
Discuss the emerging features of government of national unity. Use case studies of Zimbabwe and Kenya to illustrate your answer.
7.
Identify global and local factors that have adversely affected governance in the horn of Africa.