UNIVERSITI TEKNOLOGI MARA (UiTM)
SEMESTER DECEMBER 2011 - MARCH 2012
PAD 120: INTRODUCTION TO POLITICAL SCIENCE
WRITTEN ASSIGNMENT (INDIVIDUAL)
Before you attempt to answer the following questions, please read carefully and thoroughly your Module (study guide), other notes given and reference materials from the Internet. Your answers must be computer-typed, A4 size, using a 12-point font (Arial or Times Roman or any other font) and single or double-spaced. First type the question and the question number and then below each question type your answers. Read all my lecture notes and sample "Questions & Answers" and "Additional Materials" posted on my website to learn how to answer assignment /exam questions. The length of your answers would depend on the number of points you have on each question. This assignment carries 10 marks.
Write your name, student number, your mobile phone number, Group ( eAMP 1F), course code and title on the cover page. Bind (menjilid) or staple your answers and submit the assignment to me during the third seminar (29.1.2012).
Please note that you are strictly NOT allowed to copy (meniru) word for word from the course materials or the Module or any other reference/reading materials. You are required to use your own words in answering the questions given. Those who plagiarise (menjiplak) will be penalised . Late submissions will not be accepted for assessment / evaluation.
PART A
Answer all questions.
QUESTION 1
Define "political science" and explain its scope.
QUESTION 2
Define sovereignty. Explain any THREE (3) characteristics of of sovereignty.
QUESTION 3
Describe any THREE (3) features of the force theory OR the social contract theory of the origin of the state.
QUESTION 4
Explain any THREE (3) sources of power.
QUESTION 5
Describe any THREE (3) characteristics of the Presidential OR the Parliamentary system of government.
PART B
Answer TWO (2) questions.
QUESTION 1
Explain TWO (2) advantages and TWO (2) disadvantages of a rigid constitution.
QUESTION 2
Explain TWO (2) merits and TWO (2) demerits of democracy.
QUESTION 3
Define "Law" and explain the sources of law.
QUESTION 4
Explain the differences between a unitary and a federal form of government.
PJ/PAD120/WA/December 2011