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UNIVERSITI TEKNOLOGI MARA (UiTM)

PAD 170 : GOVERNMENT & POLITICS

PAST (FINAL) EXAMINATION QUESTION PAPERS

(2007- 2013)

COURSE : GOVERNMENT & POLITICS

COURSE CODE: PAD 170

EXAMINATION : SEPTEMBER 2013

TIME : 3 HOURS

INSTRUCTIONS TO CANDIDATES

1. This question paper consists of two (2) parts : PART A (5 Questions)

PART B (4 Questions)

2. Answer ALL questions from PART A and any TWO (2) questions from PART B. Answer to each question

must be written in the Answer Booklet. Start each answer on a new page.

PART A

QUESTION 1

Explain any TWO (2) main characteristics of a Federal system of government. (10 marks)

QUESTION 2

Discuss any FOUR (4) functions of a civil servant. (10 marks)

QUESTION 3

Explain any FIVE (5) merits of the Geographical Representation System (10 marks)

QUESTION 4

Explain any TWO (2) types of direct legislation. (10 marks)

QUESTION 5

Explain any TWO (2) differences between a pressure group and a political party. (10 marks)

PART B

QUESTION 1

a) Define 'unitary government.' (5 marks)

b) Describe any FOUR (4) weaknesses of a unitary government. (20 marks)

QUESTION 2

Explain any FOUR (4) functions of a legislature. (25 marks)

QUESTION 3

a) Define 'political parties.' (5 marks)

b) Describe any FOUR (4) origins of political parties. (20 marks)

QUESTION 4

a) Explain any FOUR (4) reasons that justify the importance of an election. (10 marks)

b) Describe any FIVE (5) factors that influence voters. (15 marks)

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COURSE : GOVERNMENT & POLITICS

COURSE CODE : PAD 170

EXAMINATION: MARCH 2013

TIME : 3 HOURS

INSTRUCTIONS TO CANDIDATES

1. This question paper consists of two (2) parts: PART A (5 Questions)

PART B (4 Questions)

2. Answer ALL questions from PART A and any TWO (2) questions from PART B. Answer to each question

must be written in the Answer Booklet. Start each answer on a new page.

PART A

QUESTION 1

Identify any FOUR (4) characteristics of parliamentary system. (10 marks)

QUESTION 2

Explain any TWO (2) functions of bureaucrats. (10 marks)

QUESTION 3

Distinguish Universal Franchise from Limited Franchise. (10 marks)

QUESTION 4

Explain any TWO (2) disadvantages of bicameral legislature. (10 marks)

QUESTION 5

Describe any TWO (2) merits of constitutional monarchy. (10 marks)

PART B

QUESTION 1

a) Define the term executive. (5 marks)

b) Explain any FOUR (4) functions of executive. (20 marks)

QUESTION 2

a) Define legislature. (5 marks)

b) Describe any FOUR (4) characteristics of Presidential system. (20 marks)

QUESTION 3

a) Define pressure group. (5 marks)

b) Identify FOUR (4) differences between pressure group and political party. (20 marks)

QUESTION 4

a) Explain multiparty system. (5 marks)

b) Describe any FOUR (4) disadvantages of multi-party system. (20 marks)

END OF QUESTION PAPER

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COURSE : GOVERNMENT & POLITICS

COURSE CODE: PAD 170

EXAMINATION : OCTOBER 2012

INSTRUCTIONS TO CANDIDATES

1. This question paper consists of two (2) parts: PART A (5 Questions)

PART B (4 Questions)

2. Answer ALL questions from PART A and any two (2) questions from PART B. Answer to each question must be written in the

Answer Booklet. Start each answer on a new page.

PART A

QUESTION 1

Describe any FOUR (4) characteristics of a government. (10 marks)

QUESTION 2

Distinguish between single and plural executive. (10 marks)

QUESTION 3

Explain any FOUR (4) advantages of a bicameral system. (10 marks)

QUESTION 4

Describe THREE (3) methods for the appointment of judges. (10 marks)

QUESTION 5

Explain the FOUR (4) origins of a political party. (10 marks)

PART B

QUESTION 1

Discuss any FOUR (4) differences between an autocratic and a democratic form of government. (25 marks)

QUESTION 2

a) Distinguish between real and nominal executive. (15 marks)

b) Explain any FIVE (5) functions of public administration. (20 marks)

QUESTION 3

Explain FIVE (5) strategies that can be used by pressure groups to achieve their objectives. (25 marks)

QUESTION 4

a) Discuss briefly FOUR (4) reasons supporting the importance of election. (10 marks)

b) Explain FIVE (5) factors that influence voter's behaviour. (15 marks)

END OF QUESTION PAPER

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COURSE : GOVERNMENT & POLITICS

COURSE CODE: PAD 170

EXAMINATION : MARCH 2012

INSTRUCTIONS TO CANDIDATES

1. This question paper consists of two (2) parts : PART A (5 Questions)

PART B (4 Questions)

2. Answer ALL questions from PART A and any two (2) questions from PART B. Answer to all

questions must be written in the Answer Booklet. Start each answer on a new page.

PART A

QUESTION 1

Explain any FIVE (5) characteristics of a Presidential System. (10 marks)

QUESTION 2

Explain the FOUR (4) features of the federal government. (10 marks)

QUESTION 3

Explain any FIVE (5) functions of the legislature. (10 marks)

QUESTION 4

Describe the TWO (2) elements of a two-party system. (10 marks)

QUESTION 5

Explain any FIVE (5) factors that ensure judicial independence. (10 marks)

PART B

QUESTION 1

'Political parties perform several important functions that help to make political systems work

efficiently and effectively.'

Explain any FOUR (4) functions of political parties in Malaysia. (25 marks)

QUESTION 2

Describe any FOUR (4) methods adopted by pressure groups to influence government policies. (25 marks)

QUESTION 3

Describe any FOUR (4) methods in choosing the executive body of government. (25 marks)

QUESTION 4

'The mechanism to keep political leaders responsible to the general public is elections.'

Identify and explain the FOUR (4) functions of an election. (25 marks)

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COURSE: GOVERNMENT & POLITICS

COURSE CODE: PAD 170

EXAMINATION: SEPTEMBER 2011

INSTRUCTIONS TO CANDIDATES

1. This question paper consists of two (2) parts: PART A (5 Questions)

PART B (4 Questions)

2. Answer ALL questions from PART A and any two (2) questions from PART B in the Answer Booklet.

Start each answer on a new page.

PART A

QUESTION 1

Explain FOUR (4) features of a unitary government. (10 marks)

QUESTION 2

Describe any FIVE (5) roles of government. (10 marks)

QUESTION 3

Explain any TWO (2) advantages of a democracy (10 marks)

QUESTION 4

Elaborate on the TWO (2) types of monarchy. (10 marks)

QUESTION 5

Explain any FOUR (4) characteristics of a presidential system. (10 marks)

PART B

QUESTION 1

Describe the FIVE (5) functions of the Yang di-Pertuan Agong (YDPA). (25 marks)

QUESTION 2

Distinguish political from non-political executive. Provide examples where appropriate. (25 marks)

QUESTION 3

a) Explain any TWO (2) types of party system. (10 marks)

b) Elaborate on any THREE (3) functions of a political party. (15 marks)

QUESTION 4

a) Explain the term 'legislature.' ( 5 marks)

b) Elaborate on the merits and demerits of a bicameral legislature. (20 marks)

END OF QUESTION PAPER

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COURSE : GOVERNMENT & POLITICS

COURSE CODE : PAD 170

EXAMINATION : APRIL 2011

INSTRUCTIONS TO CANDIDATES

1. This question paper consists of two (2) parts: PART A (5 Questions)

PART B (4 Questions)

2. Answer ALL questions from PART A and any two (2) questions from PART B in the Answer Booklet.

Start each answer on a new page.

PART A

QUESTION 1

Describe any FOUR (4) features of the federal government. (10 marks)

QUESTION 2

Explain any two (2) advantages of a bicameral legislature. (10 marks)

QUESTION 3

Explain any FOUR (4) functions of government. (10 marks)

QUESTION 4

Explain any TW0 (2) types of party system. (10 marks)

QUESTION 5

Describe any FOUR (4) functions of pressure groups. (10 marks)

PART B

QUESTION 1

a) Define unitary government. ( 5 marks)

b) Describe any FOUR (4) weaknesses of a unitary government. (20 marks)

QUESTION 2

Elaborate on any FOUR (4) factors required by a country to ensure judicial independence. (25 marks)

QUESTION 3

a) Define the term legislature. (5 marks)

b) Elaborate on any FIVE (5) functions of a legislature. (20 marks)

QUESTION 4

a) Explain on any TWO (2) types of pressure groups. (10 marks)

b) Describe any THREE (3) methods used by pressure groups to influence public policies. (15 marks)

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COURSE: GOVERNMENT AND POLITICS

COURSE CODE : PAD 170

EXAMINATION : OCTOBER 2010

TIME : 3 HOURS

INSTRUCTIONS TO CANDIDATES

1. This question paper consists of two (2) parts: PART A (5 Questions)

PART B (4 Questions)

2. Answer ALL questions from PART A and any two (2) questions from PART B in the answer Booklet.

Start each answer on a new page.

3. Do not bring any material into the examination room unless permission is given by the invigilator.

4. Please check to make sure that this examination pack consists of :

(i) the Question Paper

(ii) an Answer Booklet - provided by the Faculty

PART A

QUESTION 1

Explain any FOUR (4) characteristics of a totalitarian government. (10 marks)

QUESTION 2

Explain FOUR (4) features of a constitutional government. (10 marks)

QUESTION 3

Explain any FOUR (4) advantages of a unicameral system. (10 marks)

QUESTION 4

Explain FOUR (4) functions of the judiciary. (10 marks)

QUESTION 5

Describe any TWO (2) differences between a pressure group and a political party. (10 marks)

PART B

QUESTION 1

a) Explain the roles played by the Dewan Negara in Malaysia. (10 marks)

b) Differentiate between a parliamentary and presidential form of government. (15 marks)

QUESTION 2

Elaborate on FOUR (4) functions of the executive. (25 marks)

QUESTION 3

a) Elaborate on any THREE (3) factors that can influence the voters to vote for a political party. (15 marks)

b) Explain FIVE (5) factors that can ensure a free and fair election. (10 marks)

QUESTION 4

a) Explain FIVE (5) principles of public administration. (10 marks)

b) Elaborate on any THREE (3) issues in the Malaysian public administration. (15 marks)

END OF QUESTION PAPER

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COURSE: GOVERNMENT & POLITICS

COURSE CODE : PAD 170

EXAMINATION : APRIL 2010

TIME : 3 HOURS

(INSTRUCTIONS AS USUAL)

PART A

QUESTION 1

Explain any TWO (2) characteristics of federalism. (10 marks)

QUESTION 2

Explain FOUR (4) features of constitutional government. (10 marks)

QUESTION 3

Describe FOUR (4) advantages of a unicameral system. (10 marks)

QUESTION 4

Describe FOUR (4) functions of the judiciary. (10 marks)

QUESTION 5

Elaborate on any TWO (2) differences between a pressure group and a political party. (10 marks)

PART B

QUESTION 1

Elaborate on any FIVE (5) differences between a parliamentary and presidential form of government. (25 marks)

QUESTION 2

a) Explain the term 'non-political executive.' (5 marks)

b) Elaborate on any FOUR (4) functions of the executive. (20 marks)

QUESTION 3

a) Elaborate on any THREE (3) factors that can influence the voters to cast their ballot to one particular political party.

(15 marks)

b) Explain any FIVE (5) factors that should prevail in order to ensure free and fair elections. (10 marks)

QUESTION 4

(a) Explain 'public administration.' (5 marks)

(b) Describe FIVE (5) principles of public administration. (20 marks)

END OF QUESTION PAPER

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COURSE : GOVERNMENT AND POLITICS

COURSE CODE : PAD 170

EXAMINATION : OCTOBER 2009

TIME : 3 HOURS

(USUAL INSTRUCTIONS)

PART A

QUESTION 1

Explain the TWO (2) forms of government as mentioned by Aristotle. (10 marks)

QUESTION 2

Describe any FOUR (4) functions of plural executive. (10 marks)

QUESTION 3

Elaborate on FOUR (4) roles of a Prime Minister. (10 marks)

QUESTION 4

Describe FOUR (4) factors that lead to the formation of political parties. (10 marks)

QUESTION 5

Members of the Malaysian parliament have THREE (3) privileges when deliberating the bills. Explain any TWO (2) of these privileges. (10 marks)

PART B

QUESTION 1

David B. Truman defines interest group as a "shared attitude group that makes certain claims upon other groups in society by acting through the institutions of government."

Explain the above statement. (25 marks)

QUESTION 2

a) Define 'election' and 'electoral system.' (5 marks)

b) Describe with examples FOUR (4) weaknesses in the Malaysian general election. (20 marks)

QUESTION 3

a) Define 'public administration.' (5 marks)

b) Explain any FOUR (4) functions of bureaucracy. (20 marks)

QUESTION 4

(a) Explain the meaning of judicial review. (5 marks)

(b) Elaborate on the superior and subordinate courts in Malaysia. (20 marks)

END OF QUESTION PAPER

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COURSE : GOVERNMENT AND POLITICS

COURSE CODE: PAD 170

EXAMINATION : APRIL 2009

TIME : 3 HOURS

(USUAL INSTRUCTIONS)

PART A

QUESTION 1

Explain any TWO (2) main characteristics of the federal system of government. (10 marks)

QUESTION 2

Explain any FOUR (4) factors that ensure the neutrality of the public service. (10 marks)

QUESTION 3

Define judicial decision and explain THREE (3) factors enhancing the freedom of judicial decision. (10 marks)

QUESTION 4

Explain any FOUR (4) merits of one party system. (10 marks)

QUESTION 5

Discuss the FOUR (4) classifications of the executive body. (10 marks)

PART B

QUESTION 1

Elaborate on any FOUR (4) differences between Democracy and the Monarchy systems of government. (25 marks)

QUESTION 2

a) Differentiate between the terms 'representative' and 'constituency.' (10 marks)

b) Describe any THREE (3) merits and demerits of the geographical system of representation. (15 marks)

QUESTION 3

"A pressure group is any voluntary organized group of individuals outside the governmental structure which attempts the nomination, appointment of government personnel, government administration and public policies."

Elaborate on any FOUR (4) strategies carried out by interest groups to influence government policies. (25 marks)

QUESTION 4

The Malaysian Parliament consists of two chambers of legislature, Dewan Negara and Dewan Rakyat.

a) List any FOUR (4) rationales behind the establishment of Dewan Negara. (10 marks)

b) Describe the THREE (3) reading stages in the Malaysian Parliament. (15 marks)

END OF QUESTION PAPER

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COURSE : GOVERNMENT & POLITICS

COURSE CODE : PAD 170

EXAMINATION : OCTOBER 2008

TIME : 3 HOURS

This question paper consists of two (2) parts: PART A (5 Questions) PART B (4 Questions)

Answer all questions from PART A and two (2) questions from PART B.

PART A

QUESTION 1

Explain any FOUR (4) differences between a real and nominal executive. (10 marks)

QUESTION 2

Describe any FOUR (4) characteristics of a Parliamentary system of government. (10 marks)

QUESTION 3

Describe any FOUR (4) advantages of a bicameral system. (10 marks)

QUESTION 4

Explain any FOUR (4) characteristics of a political party. (10 marks)

QUESTION 5

Explain the FOUR (4) features of direct democracy. (10 marks)

PART B

QUESTION 1

Nearly all elections in the geographical system are based on the winner-take-all principle or

First-Past-The- Post.

a) Explain the meaning of the geographical system of representation. (5 marks)

b) Elaborate on any FOUR (4) weaknesses of this type of representation. (20 marks)

QUESTION 2

Distinguish political parties from interest groups. (25 marks)

QUESTION 3

a) Explain judicial review. (4 marks)

b) Elaborate on the appointment of judges as practised in Malaysia. (21 marks)

QUESTION 4

a) Define the term 'government.' (5 marks)

b) Describe any FOUR (4) features of a totalitarian state. (20 marks)

END OF QUESTION PAPER

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COURSE: GOVERNMENT & POLITICS

COURSE CODE: PAD 170

EXAMINATION: APRIL 2008

TIME: 3 HOURS

Answer ALL questions in Part A and TWO (2) questions in PART B.

PART A

QUESTION 1

Explain the THREE (3) characteristics of the Federal System. (10marks)

QUESTION 2

Explain the FOUR (4) roles of the Yang di- Pertuan Agong. (10 marks)

QUESTION 3

Explain any FOUR (4) advantages of bicameral legislature. (10 marks)

QUESTION 4

Explain FOUR (4) characteristics of political parties. (10 marks)

QUESTION 5

Explain FOUR (4) ways to ensure a free and fair election process. (10 marks)

PART B

QUESTION 1

a) Define “Franchise Theory” (5 marks)

b) Compare and contrast between the Universal Adult Suffrage and Limited Suffrage theories. (20 marks)

QUESTION 2

a) Elaborate on FOUR (4) functions of the public service. (10 marks)

b) Describe the concept of public service neutrality in Malaysia. (15 marks)

QUESTION 3

a) Explain any FOUR (4) reasons that justify the importance of election. (10 marks)

b) Elaborate on any FIVE (5) factors that influence voters. (15 marks)

QUESTION 4

a) Explain any THREE (3) methods for the appointment of judges. (9 marks)

b) Describe the structure of the Malaysian judicial system. (16 marks)

END OF QUESTION PAPER

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COURSE : GOVERNMENT AND POLITICS

COURSE CODE : PAD 170

EXAMINATION : OCTOBER 2007

TIME : 3 HOURS

INSTRUCTIONS TO CANDIDATES

1. This question paper consists of two (2) parts: PART A (5 Questions)

PART B (4 Questions)

2. Answer ALL questions from PART A and two (2) questions from PART B.

3. Answer to each question must be written in the Answer Booklet . Start each answer on a new page.

4. Do not bring any material into the examination room unless permission is given by the invigilator.

5. Please check to make sure that the examination pack consists of :

i) the Question Paper

ii) an Answer Booklet - provided by the Faculty

PART A

QUESTION 1

Identify THREE (3) advantages of 'single executive.' (10 marks)

QUESTION 2

Elaborate on the TWO (2) types of direct legislation. (10 marks)

QUESTION 3

Explain FOUR (4) elements of a political party. (10 marks)

QUESTION 4

Describe FOUR (4) characteristics of pressure groups. (10 marks)

QUESTION 5

Elaborate on FIVE (5) functions of elections. (10 marks)

PART B

QUESTION 1

a) Define 'limited monarchy.' ( 5 marks)

b) Explain any FOUR (4) differences between absolute monarchy and limited monarchy. (20 marks)

QUESTION 2

Distinguish any FIVE (5) differences between presidential and parliamentary systems. (25 marks)

QUESTION 3

a) Describe any FOUR (4) roles of the Malaysian Parliament. (10 marks)

b) Identify any FIVE (5) main advantages of the bicameral system. (15 marks)

QUESTION 4

a) Briefly explain any FOUR (4) functions of judiciary. (10 marks)

b) Elaborate on any FIVE (5) indications of the supremacy of the Constitution. (15 marks)

END OF QUESTION PAPER

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COURSE : GOVERNMENT AND POLITICS

COURSE CODE : PAD 170

EXAMINATION : APRIL 2007

TIME : 3 HOURS

INSTRUCTIONS TO CANDIDATES

1. This question paper consists of TWO (2) parts: Part A (5 Questions)

Part B (4 Questions)

2. Answer ALL questions from PART A and two (2) questions from PART B.

3. Answers to all questions must be written in the Answer Booklet. Start each answer

on a new page.

4. Do not bring any material into the examination room unless permission is given by the

invigilator.

5. Please check to make sure that this examination pack consists of:

(i) the Question Paper

(ii) an Answer Booklet- provided

PART A

QUESTION 1

Describe any THREE (3) characteristics of a Presidential system of government.

(10 marks)

QUESTION 2

State and explain any THREE (3) types of interest groups. (10 marks)

QUESTION 3

Identify the concept of "no party system." (10 marks)

QUESTION 4

Explain the FIVE (5) conditions that must be met before an individual can vote. (10 marks)

QUESTION 5

Explain any FIVE (5) merits of the Geographical Representation system. (10 marks)

PART B

QUESTION 1

Federal and Unitary systems of government both have their own unique features. Describe THREE (3) characteristics of these two systems. (25 marks)

QUESTION 2

a) Explain the term "real and nominal executives." (5 marks)

b) Describe any FOUR (4) functions of the Executive. (20 marks)

QUESTION 3

a) Explain the practice of the appointment of judges in Malaysia. (10 marks)

b) Elaborate on the FOUR (4) jurisdictions of the High Court in Malaysia. (10 marks)

QUESTION 4

a) State Five (5) characteristics of the legislative body. (5 marks)

b) Explain the Malaysian law-making process. (20 marks)

END OF QUESTION PAPER

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