Pol 2201: Introduction To Political Science Question Paper

Pol 2201: Introduction To Political Science

Course:Bachelor Of Arts In International Relations And Diplomacy

Institution: United States International University question papers

Exam Year:2012

UNITED STATES INTERNATIONAL UNIVERSITY

SPRING SEMESTER 2012

POL 2201: INTRODUCTION TO POLITICAL SCIENCE

END OF SEMESTER EXAM: THURSDAY 12TH APRIL 2012

TIME: 7:20PM-8:40PM

40 MARKS

Instructions: Answer FOUR questions only

1. Comment critically on the merits and drawbacks of a constitutional monarchy in a democracy. (10 marks)

2. (a) What in your opinion are fundamental challenges that confront political parties in developing democracies? (5 marks)

(b) Discuss while citing examples, the functions of political parties in a democracy. (5 marks)

3. Examine the constitutional features of the French system of government and highlight the inherent drawbacks associated with it. (10 marks)

4. (a) Comment on the significance of the "veto power" in a presidential system. (4 marks)

(b) Discuss the key features of a presidential system of government. (6 marks)

5. Asses critically the merits and the shortcomings of the Westminster system of government. (10 Marks)

6. (a) Draw a distinction, if any, between the incrementalist and synoptic models of policy making. (4 marks)

(b) Comment critically on the factors that entail the implementation of public policies in developing countries. (6 marks)

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