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UNlVERSlTl TEKNOLOGI MARA

FINAL EXAMINATION

I COURSE : GOVERNMENT AND POLITICS I

COURSE CODE : PAD170
DATE : 20 MARCH 2005
TIME : 3 HOURS (9.00 A.M. 12.00 P.M.) -
SEMESTER : NOVEMBER 2004 - APRIL 2005

INSTRUCTIONSTO CANDIDATES

1. This question paper consists of eight (8) questions.

2. Answer four (4) questions only

3. All answer are to be written in the answer booklet provided. 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 by the Faculty

DO NOT TURN THIS PAGE UNTIL YOU ARE TOLD TO DO SO

This examination paper consists of 3 printed pages
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lNSTRUCTlON : ANSWER FOUR (4) QUESTIONS ONLY

QUESTION I

Describe- TRREE (3) major characteristics of Federal System and Unitary System of
governmSi%.'~iveone example for each of the system.

(25 marks)

QUESTION 2

a) Identify FlVE (5) functions of the civil service.

(10 marks)

b) Elaborate any FlVE (5) conditions to ensure the neutrality of public administration.

(15 marks)

QUESTION 3

a) Explain THREE (3) powers of judiciary in Malaysia.

(10 marks)

b) Describe the concept of 'supremacy of law' in Malaysia.

(15 marks)

QUESTION 4

Explain any FlVE (5) differences between 'Unicameral' and 'Bicameral' system.

(25 marks)

QUESTION 5

a) Explain any FOUR (4) factors that can lead towards the formation of political parties.

(10 marks)
b) Describe FOUR (4) fundamental characteristics of One Party System.

(15 marks)

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QUESTION 6

a) Illustrate any THREE (3) roles of the Election Commission in Malaysia.

(10 marks)

b) Describe any FIVE (5) common weaknesses that may be committed by the Election
Commission during an election.

(15 marks)

QUESTION 7

State the differences between the Parliamentary System and the Presidential
~. System of
government.

(25 marks)

QUESTION 8

Explain any TWO (2) of the following:

a) Real Executive and Nominal Executive (12.5 marks)

b) Coalition government (12.5 marks)

c) Lobby of pressure groups (12.5 marks)

d) Totalitarian Government (12.5 marks)

END OF QUESTION PAPER

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