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The current (2011) National Assembly in Kenya is a bicameral legislature.

A) True
B) False

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The several crises of political development experienced by all nations include all of the following except:


A) the crisis of identity
B) the crisis of conservation
C) the crisis of legitimacy
D) the crisis of integration

E) B) and C)
F) A) and B)

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The Mau Mau were members of a secret society, made up of ethnic Kikuyu who


A) were worried about other Kenyan ethnic groups becoming too powerful.
B) wanted to expand their territorial control into Uganda and Zanzibar.
C) wanted closer ties with other European nations.
D) were unhappy with Kenya's colonial status and wanted Britain to leave.

E) A) and D)
F) B) and C)

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When Kenya first became self-governing in 1963 its head of state was:


A) the Queen
B) the President
C) the Prime Minister
D) the King

E) All of the above
F) A) and D)

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What is the relationship between ethnic tension and regional tension in Kenya today? Are they different names for the same thing?

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Consider Kenya's experience with different political party systems. It has seen (and operated with) both one-party systems and multi-party systems. Which appeared to work most effectively? Why?

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The institution of the Kadhi Court in Kenya is designed to respond to


A) political corruption.
B) distribution of economic resources.
C) conflicts between branches of the national legislature.
D) interests of Muslim Kenyans.

E) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

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Kenya's most recent constitution (2009) includes a new political structure, and


A) reinstating the Queen as head of state
B) adding a new Constitutional Court for Judicial Review
C) making some legislators appointive
D) bringing back a second house of the legislature

E) C) and D)
F) A) and D)

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A challenge to national integration today is that African national borders were not set up to reflect national identification, but instead were established for


A) ethnic characteristics.
B) trade convenience of the colonial powers.
C) religious identity.
D) natural resource availability.

E) B) and D)
F) C) and D)

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The various colonial powers that ruled Africa into the 20th Century included all except:


A) Italy
B) France
C) Netherlands
D) Britain

E) None of the above
F) A) and D)

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The movement in support of "devolved government" in Kenya is concerned with


A) regional influence in national politics.
B) cities having more power than the national government.
C) ethnic groups having more power.
D) religious groups having more power.

E) A) and B)
F) B) and D)

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In 1982 Kenya again changed its constitution, this time


A) bringing back the Queen as head of state.
B) becoming a one-party state.
C) requiring the president to be a tribal elder.
D) limiting legislators to two terms of office.

E) A) and D)
F) None of the above

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The historical British Commonwealth is today called the Commonwealth of Independent States.

A) True
B) False

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The kind of colonialism that existed in Kenya in the 19th Century has virtually disappeared from the world. How might you argue that British colonialism helped to prepare Kenya for a stable democratic future? How would you argue that colonialism held Kenya back and caused problems for Kenya that were avoidable?

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The term "majimbo" in Swahili, important in Kenyan politics, refers to:


A) ethnic identity
B) a federal-like power-sharing structure between the Center and regions
C) power-sharing between the president and the prime minister
D) international coexistence with neighboring nations

E) A) and B)
F) C) and D)

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The current "power sharing" arrangement in Kenya affects:


A) the president and the legislature
B) the president and the prime minister
C) the president and the supreme court
D) the president and the governors

E) All of the above
F) C) and D)

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For many years Kenya was run by and for British expatriates. Here "expatriate" means


A) British citizens who were residents of Kenya at the time.
B) British convicts who wanted to start a new life.
C) Kenyan citizens who were subject to British law, not Kenyan law.
D) Citizens of nations with which Britain had diplomatic relations.

E) A) and C)
F) All of the above

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Britain established its presence in East Africa in the middle of the nineteenth century.

A) True
B) False

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Kenya's national borders do not mirror traditional tribal and ethnic borders.

A) True
B) False

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Kenya has a strong president. How would you compare Kenya's president with executives we have seen in other systems, both presidential (e.g. Mexico) and parliamentary (e.g. France or Britain)? Does a strong president help Kenya to meet its challenges or does it hinder progress? Why?

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Kenya's presidency can be compared to executives in other countries like Mexico, France, and Britain. In presidential systems like Mexico, the president holds a significant amount of power similar to Kenya's president. In parliamentary systems like France or Britain, the executive power is more dispersed among multiple leaders, such as the Prime Minister and the Cabinet. The strength of Kenya's president can be both beneficial and detrimental to the country's progress. A strong president can help Kenya meet its challenges by providing decisive leadership and the ability to push through necessary reforms and policies. However, it can also hinder progress if the president becomes too authoritarian, leading to a lack of checks and balances, potential abuse of power, and the stifling of dissent and opposition. Overall, the impact of a strong president on Kenya's progress depends on how that power is wielded. If the president uses their strength to effectively address the country's challenges and promote inclusive and sustainable development, it can be beneficial. However, if their strength leads to authoritarianism and undermines democratic principles, it can hinder progress. It is important for Kenya to have a president who balances strength with accountability and respect for democratic institutions in order to effectively address the country's challenges.

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