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 2010/2011
FIRST SEMESTER EXAMINATION FOR THE DEGREE OF BACHELOR OF
ARTS AND BACHELOR OF EDUCATION
AHT 102: INTRODUCTION TO POLITICAL SCIENCE
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DATE: TUESDAY 23RD NOVEMBER 2010 TIME: 8.00 A.M. - 1.0.00 A.M.

INSTRUCTIONS

Answer any THREE questions.
ALL Questions carry equal marks.

1.
What does the term politics mean and to what extent can politics be considered a

science?
2.
Discuss the Historical and philosophical approaches to the study of political science.
3.
Examine the concepts of power and legitimacy and outline their respective sources.
4.
?The state is a necessary evil in human society?. Discuss this statement in relation to

the functions of the State.
5.
a)
Is democracy attainable in a one-party state?

b)
Critically discuss the key functions of a democratic government.
6.
What roles do political parties and pressure groups play in society? Use specific

examples to illustrate you answer.
7.
Compare and contrast the concepts of capitalism and socialism as articulated in

political science.
8.
a)
What do you understand by the term ideology?

b)
Discuss the main differences between the (political) ideologies embraced by

Kenya and Tanzania soon after independence.
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