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ITP521S - INTRODUCTION TO POLITICAL SCIENCE - 1ST OPP - NOVEMEBR 2024 |
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nAmlBIA UnlVERSITY
OF SCIEnCE Ano TECHnOLOGY
FACULTY OF COMMERCE, HUMAN SCIENCES AND EDUCATION
DEPARTMENT OF GOVERNANCE AND MANAGEMENT SCIENCES
QUALIFICATION : BACHELOR OF PUBLIC MANAGEMENT
QUALIFICATION CODE: 07BPMA
LEVEL: 5
COURSE CODE: ITP521S
COURSE NAME: INTRODUCTIONTO POLITICAL
SCIENCE
SESSION: NOVEMBER 2024
DURATION: 3 HOURS
PAPER: THEORY (PAPER 1}
MARKS: 100
EXAMINER
FIRST OPPORTUNITY EXAMINATION QUESTION PAPER
Ms. Manelia Shakela
MODERATOR: Mr. Ben Namabanda
INSTRUCTIONS
1. This question paper consists of 6 (six) questions of equal value.
2. Question 1 is compulsory.
3. Answer any 3 (three) of the remaining 5 (five) questions.
4. Read all the questions carefully before answering.
5. Number the answers clearly and correctly.
THIS QUESTION PAPER CONSISTS OF 2 PAGES (Including this front page}
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Question 1
With the use of relevant examples, answer the following questions:
1.1 What is the difference between a state and a nation?
(10)
1.2 Distinguish between authority and legitimacy.
(10)
1.3 Define the term government.
(5)
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Question 2
There are different types of elections in Namibia and these elections use electoral
systems. Discussthe electoral systems used in the following elections in Namibia.
2.1 Presidential elections
2.2 National Assembly elections
2.3 Regional Council elections
2.4 Local authority elections
(8)
(8)
(5)
(4) [25]
Question 3
Most governments worldwide subscribe to democracy. Democracy, however, has some
essential elements that should be met. With the use of relevant examples, discussany 5
(five) essential characteristics of democracy you have learned.
[25]
Question 4
About 22 political parties are going to participate in the Presidential and National
Assembly elections to be held on the 27th November 2024 in Namibia. Given the above,
discuss the role performed by these political parties. Indicate whether these political
parties perform their role.
[25]
Question 5
The Namibian Constitution makes provision for three branches of the government,
namely: executive, legislative and judiciary. The purpose of these branches is to
ensure checks and balances between these branches. Answer the following
questions about the legislature:
4.1 Discusstypes of parliamentary systems you have learned.
(10)
4.2 Define and assessthe functions of legislative committees.
(15)(25]
Question 6
Conservatism is one of the major political ideologies which was refined by a British
philosopher by the name of Edmund Burke. With the use of relevant examples, discuss
any 5 (five) elements of conservatism.
[25]
END OF PAPER
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