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Hist 311: History Of Government And Constitution Question Paper

Hist 311: History Of Government And Constitution

Course:Bachelor Of Education Arts

Institution: Chuka University question papers

Exam Year:2013

CHUKA

UNIVERSITY

UNIVERSITY EXAMINATIONS
THIRD YEAR EXAMINATIONS FOR THE AWARD OF BACHELOR OF EDUCATION ARTS
HIST 311: HISTORY OF GOVERNMENT AND CONSTITUTION
STREAMS: BED (ARTS) Y3S1 TIME: 2 HOURS
DAY/DATE: MONDAY 22/4/2013 8.30 AM – 10.30 AM
INSTRUCTIONS:

ANSWER QUESTION ONE AND ANY OTHER TWO QUESTIONS.

1. (a) Describe the mythical aspects of the ancient Egyptian system of government.
[10 Marks]

(b) Analyse the features of the Independence Constitution of Kenya. [10 Marks]

(c) Outline the principles of the following modern systems of government:

(a) Absolutism [5 Marks]

(b) Federalism [5 Marks]

2. With reference to the Buganda Kingdom, explain the major factors responsible for the rise of pre-colonial centralized systems of government. [20 Marks]

3. Explain the basic tenet of the Magna Carta of Medieval England and its contribution to rise of the modern parliamentary system of government. [20 Marks]

4. Critically examine African’s colonial legacy. [20 Marks]

5. (a) “The rise of African political groups and parties was direct response to the
Colonial economic and social policies”. Discuss. [10 Marks]

(b) Analyse the major amendments to Kenyan’s constitution since independence. [10 Marks]

6. (a) Explain why Morocco and Swaziland have retained monarchies in the
Contemporary era. [10 Marks]

(b) What were the key aspects of the colonial system of government in Kenya? [10 Marks]

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