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Introduction To Political Science Question Paper

Introduction To Political Science

Course:Bachelor Of Education History

Institution: Kenyatta University question papers

Exam Year:2010

KENYATTA UNIVERSITY
UNIVERSITY EXAMINATIONS 2009/2010
INSTITUTIONAL BASED EXAMINATION FOR THE DEGREE OF
BACHELOR OF EDUCATION AND BACHELOR OF ARTS
AHT 102: INTRODUCTION TO POLITICAL SCIENCE

DATE: Friday 30th April, 2010 TIME: 8.00 a.m. ? 10.00 a.m.
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INSTRUCTIONS
Answer any three of the following questions.

1.
Using specific examples evaluate the meaning of legitimacy and discuss its three basic sources.
2.
Evaluate the differences between parliamentary and presidential political systems and identify the strengths and limitations of each one of them.
3.
To what extent are political ideologies premised upon issues of socio-economic equality? Cite concrete examples to support your answer.
4.
There can never be democracy in a one-party state.? Evaluate the validity of this statement with specific reference to the role of political parties in political systems.
5.
Citing relevant examples, discuss the sources of strength for interest groups as political actors.
6.
Examine the factors that facilitated the emergence of the so-called third round of democratization around the world.
7.
Discuss the ways in which the use of violence to achieve political objectives is justified by those who employ it.