Political Science Answers

discuss the Dell theory of conflict prevention.

In your discussion, focus on whether you think that the Dell theory is relevant today, and be sure to give relevant examples to substantiate your answers.

differences between economic growth and economic development

Which of the following statements pertaining to the source of authority is incorrect? 

Indicate the incorrect option. 

1. According to Plato, philosophers should be the rulers of society since they were the only 

persons who possessed a totality of knowledge and wisdom about the world. 

2. Although deriving authority from reason is different from deriving authority from God, attempts 

were made by medieval philosophers to reconcile reason and authority. 

3. Hobbes’ assumption that the modern state with unlimited powers was the product of a social 

contract to rise above a pre-political anarchic state of nature is an example of consent as the 

source of authority. 

4. Authority can be derived from the illegitimate exercise of force and constitutes a viable and 

acceptable source of authority in the modern state.

Which of the following statements on the similarities and differences between political 

philosophy (and by implication political theory) and political ideology is incorrect? Indicate 

the incorrect option. 

1. Fascism is an example of a political ideology that attempts to shape peoples beliefs using 

knowledge to advance a utopian position whereas Rawls‟ theory of justice is an example of an 

intellectual work in political philosophy that is socially objective. 

2. Marxism (political theory) and communism (political ideology) do not share a common 

assumption that capitalism is defined by class struggles. 

3. Political philosophy concerns itself with truth and knowledge for their own purpose and 

generally operates in an environment of integrity and humility free of cultural and social prejudice.

Which of the following statements reflecting the differences and similarities of Rawls and 

Nozick’s conception of justice is correct? Indicate the correct option. 

1. Rawls and Nozick both disagree on fundamental questions pertaining to the extent of state 

intervention in the private sphere and the principles governing distribution of goods, however, 

there is consensus that the protection of individual interests is most important. 

2. Nozick shares Rawls’ view that the purpose of the state is to achieve a just distribution for its 

citizens. 

3. Rawls and Nozick ascribe to a principle of justice that advocates for the equal distribution of 

goods. 

4. Both Rawls and Nozick adopt an ahistorical approach to establishing principles of justice which 

downplays the significance of historical circumstances that are morally relevant when addressing 

contemporary questions on justice.

The breakaway of territory to form a new state is called?

what is dictatorship and brief background how dictatorship started.

Secondly different types of dictatorship

Thirdly how dictatorship is influencing in both political & economic stability in Africa. Here bear in mind that you discuss the negative & positive sides of dictatorship in Africa giving examples.

Fourthly how dictatorship as a major challenge to democracy in africa.

Conclusion you give your own judgement or view about how dictatorship in africa is still major challenge in democracy on africa continent or not 

Indicate whether the following statement is true or false. Franchise, also referred to as suffrage is the right to vote only in elections but not in referenda. 1. True. 2. False.

Colonialism as a form of modern construct

Explain in your own words, what you think public participation in a democracy means. In your answer, you should mention representative and participatory democracy.