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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
SECOND SEMESTER EXAMINATION FOR THE DEGREE OF BACHELOR
OF EDUCATIO (ARTS)
AHT: 203: MODERN GOVERNMENTS IN AFRICA

DATE:
Friday 3rd April 2009

TIME: 11.00am-1.00pm
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INSTRUCTIONS:
Answer THREE questions.
1.
To what extent can one argue that African governments are modern?
2.
Identify and discuss major aspects of governance in pre-colonial and colonial Africa that pose challenges to modern African governments.
3.
Assess the contribution of Greek and European Political philosophers in enhancing our understanding of systems of governance in Africa.
4.
Discuss the strengths and weaknesses of modernization and Marxist theories in the study of modern governments in Africa.
5.
Using case studies, discuss the entrenchment of democratic systems of governance in Africa.
6.
Analyze the main features of socialist systems of governance in Africa. What factors have contributed to the decline of this system of governance?
7.
What challenges face presidential systems of governance in Africa?
8.
What is government of National Unity? Evaluate historical, social, political, economic and global factors that facilitate the growth of governments of National Unity in Africa.