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I. After reading the Sociological Imagination by C. Wright Mills, answer the following questions:
· What would you say is function or role of sociology?
· Why is sociology considered a “structural” field of study?
· Why is sociology considered a science?
III. Provide the main idea or theory proposed by the following sociologists:
· Harriet Martineau:
· W.E.B. Dubois:
· Karl Marx:
· Emile Durkheim:
· Max Webber:
I. After reading the Sociological Imagination by C. Wright Mills, answer the following questions:
· What would you say is the author’s main point? Please support your answer.
How would a symbolic sociologist view the burqa
From the following variables, Categories them and also write a reason?
Number of children per family, Watch, Age, length of hair, Willing, weight of a box, love, height of
a tree, color of Shirts, life of a person, interest, hate, Speedo meter, number of citizens of a
country, employee performance, behavior, temperature, life of bulb.
Question 5
a) Law has evolved over time. From the hunting society, territories have been organized in systematic and codified jurisdictions. Briefly discuss how the evolution of legal systems throughout history took place. AP(5 Marks)
b) Most critics to the nature of human rights have argued that the concept of rights is far from being truly universal. Hence Islamic nations have enacted their own version of human rights embedded in the Cairo declaration. Demonstrate with at least three clear examples how the Cairo declaration differs from the Universal Declaration of Human Rights. CR(10 Marks)
c) Among other things, the supreme court in Ghana has the power to determine whether the act of any person, authority or parliament is ultra- varied the constitution. What does this mean?
Question 4
a)All societies throughout history have had legal systems. Even in less advanced societies, primitive tribal societies with no Parliament and no courts, there was some sort of legal system based on customs and traditions. Discuss any three theories that shaped the evolution of law in the society.
CR(10 Marks)
b) It is always said that, by their nature, human rights are both universal and inalienable. What is your view about this statement? AP (5 Marks)
c) The Ghanaian court of law has a variety of prerogative writs that it uses in the application of its discretionary decisions. Clearly establish the difference
between certiorari and prohibition.
Question 3
a) Several actors are involved in court processes in the Ghanaian legal system. Briefly establish the different roles these actors play in ensuring that court proceedings are viable. CR(10 Marks)
b) In the typology of disputes, there can always be serious controversies between individuals within the family circle over family estate and property. Clearly distinguish at least three causes of dispute among the children of a man who died intestate. AP(5 Marks)
c) The following cases have been dealt with at the Accra high court this week: Case 1: Concerned Teachers Union (CTU) took the government to court for nonpayment of Teachers’ allowances.
Case 2: GRA took Melcom to court for non-payment of taxes.
Case 3: Tenants took Landlord to court for constant and exorbitant increase of rent.
Briefly examine the various cases vis-à-vis the categorization of societal disputes.
Question 2
a) Mansa and Akosua are before the chief of the community for possessing similar documents claiming the same plot of land. Briefly examine the two most important methods the chief can resort to in order to resolve the land litigation between the two women. AP(5 Marks)
b) Do you agree that the current Ghanaian legal system is more formal than informal? Justify. AP(5 Marks)
c) Laws are established rules that describe the ways in which people are required to act in their relationships with others within a society. These laws are derived from five sources. With clear examples discuss any three of them. CR(10 Marks)
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FIVE QUESTIONS ANSWER ALL QUESTIONS
a) In enforcing its judgment, the high court in Ghana uses quite a number of ways which are applied in order to serve justice to the complainants. In illustrated terms, discuss at least four of such ways. AN (10 Marks)
b) Participation is the process during which individuals, groups and organizations have the opportunity to become actively involved in a given activity, program or litigation. Establish the difference between any two types of participation that exist in court processes. AP(5 Marks)
c) COVID-19 cases are still on the rise in Ghana. In an attempt to curb the further spread of the disease, government through the parliament intends to enact laws that will make citizens more responsible and ensure that everyone adheres religiously to all safety protocols. Briefly discuss any three main characteristics of such laws.
Explain the concept law and thereby show how it is different from other social rules or norms
