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ITP521S - INTRODUCTION TO POLITICAL SCIENCE - 1ST Opp- Nov 2025 |
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nAm I BIA un IVERSITY
OF SCIEnCE Ano TECHnDLOGY
FACULTY OF COMMERCE, HUMAN SCIENCES AND EDUCATION
DEPARTMENT OF GOVERNANCE AND MANAGEMENT SCIENCES
QUALIFICATION : BACHELOR OF PUBLIC MANAGEMENT
BACHELOR OF COMMUNICATION
QUALIFICATION CODE: 07BPMA
07BCMM
LEVEL: 5
COURSE CODE: ITP521S
COURSE NAME: INTRODUCTION TO POLITICAL
SCIENCE
SESSION: NOVEMBER 2025
DURATION: 3 HOURS
PAPER: THEORY (PAPER 1)
MARKS: 100
EXAMINERS
FIRST OPPORTUNITY EXAMINATION QUESTION PAPER
Dr. Tekla Amutenya
Ms. Manelia Shakela
Mr. Mike Nguvenyengua
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 3 PAGES (Including this front page)
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Question 1
1.1 Define the term political science and briefly explain why the study of political
science is important for governance.
(7)
1.2 In relation to your country, distinguish between authority and legitimacy.
{10)
1.3 With relevant examples, discuss the main features of the modern state.
(8) [25]
Question 2
Different countries as well as elections use different party systems. With relevant
international and local examples, identify and analyse the different party systems you
have learned.
(25]
Question 3
In democracy, interest groups play an important role in politics. With reference to your
country answer the following questions:
a) Differentiate between an interest group and a political party. (10)
b) Discuss different types of interest groups and the role they play in the country's
politics.
{15)
(25]
Question 4
Worldwide, governments are formed around three branches. These branches play
the role of checks and balances. Answer the following questions about the
legislature:
4.1 With relevant examples, discuss the two types of parliamentary systems you
have learned.
{10)
4.2 Define and assess the functions of legislative committees. {15)
25]
Question 5
Most countries the world over claim to be democratic. However, democracy comes in
different forms and types. In addition, democracy has challenges. Answer the following
questions based on democracy:
5.1 With relevant examples, differentiate between indirect and direct democracy.
(13)
5.2 Analyse challenges of democracy as per the two schools of thought you have
learned.
(12)
(25]
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Question 6
Socialism has its roots in Karl Marx with his belief in an egalitarian society. Answer the
following questions based on communism:
6.1 What is an egalitarian society?
6.2 Analyse any 4 (four) principles of socialism.
(5)
(20) [25]
END OF PAPER
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