HIST 254

CHUKA UNIVERSITY

UNIVERSITY EXAMINATIONS
SECOND YEAR EXAMINATION FOR THE AWARD OF DEGREE OF
BACHELOR OF EDUCATION (ARTS)

HIST 254: THEMES IN HISTORY OF PARLIAMENT 1

STREAMS: BED ARTS

TIME: 2 HOURS

DAY/DATE: WEDNESDAY 24/3/2021 8.30 AM – 10.30 AM

INSTRUCTIONS:
 Answer Question ONE and any other TWO questions.

Q1. (a) Describe how people’s representation through a parliament evolved from ancient
period up to 15th C. [12 Marks]
(b) Examine the main features of parliamentary system of government.[8 Marks]
(c) Examine the factors that influenced the structure and composition of USA
Congress. [10 Marks]

Q2. (a) Explain the procedure of marking a Bill in United States of American’s Congress.
[10 Marks]

(b) Discuss the rise of multiracial legislative council of the colonial State in Kenya.
[10 Marks]

Q3. Evaluate the structure and legislative process of Russian Parliament DUMA. [20 Marks]

Q4. Evaluate the structure, functions and procedures of the Britain’s Parliament.[20 Marks]

Q5. Examine the main development in the parliament of Kenya from Majimbo Constitution to
Wako Draft. [20 Marks]

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