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UNlVERSlTl TEKNOLOGI MARA FINAL EXAMINATION

: PRINCIPLES OF POLITICAL SCIENCE

COURSE CODE

: PAD120

: 29 MARCH 2005 : 3 HOURS (2.15 P.M. - 5.15 P.M.)

: NOVEMBER 2004 -APRIL 2005

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This question paper consists of seven (7) questions. Answei five (5) questions only. All answers are to be written in the answer booklet provided. Start each answer on a new page.

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INSTRUCTION: ANSWER FIVE (5) QUESTIONS ONLY.

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Explai~LIE scope of political science. I (10 marks) Explain the rationale that the study of political science could be considered as science. (10 marks)

QUESTION 2 a) b) Define the concept of "State"

(4 marks)

Discuss FOUR (4) elements of the state. (16 marks)

QUESTION 3 a) Distinguish the differences between written constitution and unwritten constitution.
(8 marks)

b)

Explain the essential qualities of a good constitution. (12 marks)

QUESTION 4 Discuss FOUR (4) characteristics of democracy. (20 marks) QUESTION 5

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Define the concept of "sovereignty". (5 marks) Elaborate THREE (3) characteristics of sovereignty. (15 marks)

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Explain FOUR (4) characteristics of a parliamentary form of government.

(20 marks)

QUESTION 7

Describe any TWO (2) of the following: a) b) c)

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Force theory and Divine theory Indirect democracy Absolute Monarchy

TWO (2) types of law

(10 marks) (10 marks) (10 marks) (10 marks) (10 marks)

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Unitary government

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