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Introduction To Political Science Question Paper

Introduction To Political Science

Course:Bachelor Of Arts In Political Science

Institution: Kenyatta University question papers

Exam Year:2009

KENYATTA UNIVERSITY
UNIVERSITY EXAMINATIONS 2008/2009
MOMBASA CAMPUS
SECOND SEMESTER EXAMINATION FOR THE DEGREE OF BACHELOR
OF ARTS AND BACHELOR OF EDUCATION

AHT 102:
INTRODUCTION TO POLITICAL SCIENCE

DATE: Wednesday, 8th April, 2009
TIME: 2.00 p.m. ? 4.00 p.m.
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INSTRUCTIONS:
Answer any THREE (3) questions.
1.
Critically discuss ONE (1) of the following statements:
a)
Politics is about who gets what, when, and how.
b)
Politics is the constrained use of social power.

2.
Outline the sources of power.

3.
Examine the relations between power, authority, legitimacy, and legality.

4.
Discuss the functions of the state.

5.
Democracy is the ?government of the people, by the people, and for the people.
Critically discuss the above statement.

6.
Examine the theories and models of democracy.

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7.
Outline the functions and types of political parties.

8.
Discuss the theories and styles of leadership.

9.
Examine the theories of international relations.