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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

INSTITUTE OF OPEN LEARNING
EXAMINATION FOR THE DEGREE OF BACHELOR OF ARTS
AHT 102: INTRODUCTION TO POLITICAL SCIENCE
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DATE: WEDNESDAY 21ST JULY 2010 TIME: 2.00 P.M. - 4.00 P.M.

INSTRUCTIONS
Answer any THREE (3) Questions only.
1.
Discuss the place of political science in the study of conflict and international relations.
2.
With the use of specific examples, evaluate the meaning of legitimacy and discuss its three basic sources.
3.
In what ways do issues of socio-economic equality impact and determine political ideologies?
4.
Is democracy possible in a one-party state? Use specific examples of the role of political parties in political systems to answer the questions.
5.
What role do interest groups play in the political process?
6.
Discuss the factors that led to the rise of the so-called Third Round of democratization in the world.
7.
Analyze the ways in which the use of violence to achieve political objectives is justified by those who employ it.