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ITP521S - INTRODUCTION TO POLITICAL SCIENCE - 2ND OPP - JANUARY 2025 |
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n Am I BI A u n IVE Rs ITY
OF SCIEnCE Ano TECHnOLOGY
FACULTYOF COMMERCE,HUMAN SCIENCESAND EDUCATION
DEPARTMENTOFGOVERNANCAEND MANAGEMENTSCIENCES
QUALIFICATIO:NBACHELOORF PUBLICMANAGEMENT
QUALIFICATIOCNODE:07BPMA
LEVEL7:
COURSECODE:ITP521S
COURSENAME:INTRODUCTIONTO POLIYICAL
SCIENCE
SESSION:JANUARY 2025
DURATION: 3 HOURS
PAPER:THEORY(PAPER 1)
MARKS:100
SUPPLEMENTARY/SECONODPPORTUNITYEXAMINATIONQUESTIONPAPER
EXAMINER 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.
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Question 1
With the use of relevant examples, answer the following questions:
1.1 Differentiate between a political party and interest group.
1.2 Distinguish between power and authority
1.3 What does the term egalitarian mean?
{10}
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(5) [25]
Question 2
Competitive party systems are political arrangements whereby two or more political
parties compete in elections for political power in a country. By making use of relevant
examples, critically analyse the different types of party systems you have learned. [25]
Question 3
The primary function of the executive branch is to put laws into action. With reference
to any country of your choice, answer the following questions regarding the executive
branch:
3.1 Distinguish between political and administrative executives.
(10}
3.2 What are the functions of political executives?
(15} [25]
Question 4
Most contemporary political parties lean towards the liberal ideology. This ideology has
been re-invented since its inception during the 19th century. Differentiate between
classical and modern liberalism. Explain the reasons that necessitated the move to
modern liberalism. Use relevant examples.
[25]
Question 5
Voting behaviour developed an interest in understanding what influences voters to vote
a particular way. With reference to voting behaviour answer the following questions:
5.1 Evaluate the models of voting behaviour in Namibia.
(20}
5.2 Give the reasons for the decline in the interest in political parties. (5) [25]
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Question 6
Most governments worldwide subscribe to democracy. There are, however, different
types of democracy. With the use of relevant examples, answer the following questions
regarding democracy:
6.1 Differentiate between indirect and direct democracy.
(13)
6.2 Analyse challenges of democracy as per the two schools of thoughts you have
learned.
(12)125]
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