Study Materials in Political Science

POL 101: INTRODUCTION TO POLITICS (CBT PAST QUESTIONS)

1. ……………… is regarded as the father of politics (a) Plato (b) Aristotle (c) Harold Laswell (d) David Easton 2. The statement “Man is by nature a political animal” was credited to………..(a) Weber (b)Thomas Hobbes (c) Aristotle (d) Karl Max 3. ……………… define politics as the authoritative allocation of value (a) Aristotle (b)Laswell (c) JJ Rousseau (d) David Easton 4. The definition of politics, “Who get what, when and how” as given by “Harold Laswell” expl...

POL 101 (CBT): INTRODUCTION TO POLITICS

1. ……………… is regarded as the father of politics (a) Plato (b) Aristotle (c) Harold Laswell (d) David Easton 2. The statement “Man is by nature a political animal” was credited to………..(a) Weber (b)Thomas Hobbes (c) Aristotle (d) Karl Max 3. ……………… define politics as the authoritative allocation of value (a) Aristotle (b)Laswell (c) JJ Rousseau (d) David Easton 4. The definition of politics, “Who get what, when and how” as given by “Harold Laswell” e...

Federalism Presentation : Definitions, Theories and Contentious issues in Nigeria’ s Federalism

According to KC Wheare Federalism is the formal and constitutional division of power between the central and regional government each within its own sphere of influence, coordinate and independent. The two layers of power should under the constitution or in practice be subordinated to one another. They should both be autonomous in terms of administration, institutional design and jurisdiction. In this regard the only federal governments are United States, Switzerland, Australia and Canada. To...

POS 104: THE CITIZEN AND THE STATE

IntroductionWhat is a state?Definitions of StateElements of the StateState and governmentCitizenship What is citizenship? Responsibilities of the state to the citizens Ways of acquiring citizenship in a stateConditions necessary for the grant of a certificate of naturalization

POS 106 POLITICAL ALIENATION

Political Alienation : Nature and Essential Implications

POS 106 LEGAL SYSTEMS II

The Concept of Legal SystemMajor Functions of LawSources of Nigerian LawClassification of Law The Principles of National lawReception and Application of Law in NigeriaDemocracy and Judicial System in NigeriaRule of Law under Military and Civilian RegionPrinciples of Administration and Justice

POS 108 PARTY SYSTEMS

What is Political PartyFunctions of Political Parties or The Relevance of Political Parties in a Democratic ProcessParty SystemsPolitical Opposition

POS 108 PARTY POLITICS IN NIGERIA; TRENDS AND CHALLENGES

Antidemocratic Political CultureCommodification of the Electorate and the Reverse Gear of Free, Fair and Credible Elections in NigeriaThe Incumbency/Sit-tight Syndrome FactorRigging of Elections and Resort to Violence

POS 108 CONCEPT OF DEMOCRATIZATION, DEMOCRATIC SUSTAINABILITY AND DEMOCRATIC CONSOLIDATION

DemocratizationFactors that Enhances DemocratizationDemocratic SustainabilityDemocratic ConsolidationIndicators of ConsolidationInstitutionalizationDemocratic BackslidingCauses of Democratic Backsliding

POS 201 NIGERIA GOVERNMENT AND POLITICS

General IntroductionPre-Colonial Political System in Nigeria Yoruba Historical BackgroundIgbo Land Historical BackgroundHausa-Fulani Land Historical BackgroundColonial Conquest/AdministrationBackgroundFeatures of Indirect RuleReasons for the Adoption of Indirect Rule SystemReasons for the Adoption of Indirect Rule System in Northern NigeriaReasons for the Adoption of Indirect Rule System in Western NigeriaReasons why Indirect Rule Failed in Eastern NigeriaAdvantages or Merits of Indirect...

POS 205: Introduction to International Relations (IRs)

Meaning of International Relations Nature of International Relations Scope of International Relations Origin and Development of International Relations Approaches to the Study of International Relations International Relations and International Politics International Relations and International Law Sources of International Law The Legality of International Law International Relations and International Society Ideology and International Politic...

POS 205 FOREIGN AFFAIRS AND FOREIGN RELATIONS

Between the Two World WarsThe Post-War Ascendancy of RealismThe Behavioral Approach and the Task of Integration

POS 207 LOCAL GOVERNMENT

IntroductionDefinition of Local GovernmentLocal Government versus Local AdministrationReasons for the Creation of Local GovernmentStructure of Local GovernmentAdvantages and Disadvantages of Single Tier StructureAdvantages and Disadvantages of Multi-Tier SystemLocal Government FinanceSources of RevenueControl of Local Governments

POS 211: CIVIL SOCIETY AND CONFLICT IN NIGERIA

INTRODUCTIONCivil Society: Conceptual and Theoretical DiscourseThe Essential Characteristics of Civil Society Conflict: Conceptual and Theoretical Interpretations of ConflictTypes of Conflict Causes of ConflictConsequences of ConflictConflict managementTheories of ConflictThe State, Civil Society, and conflict in NigeriaThe Development of Civil Society in the Nigeria StatesThe Roles of Civil Society in NigeriaThe Challenges of Civil Society in NigeriaDemocracy and Conflict Managemen...

POS 212: METHODOLOGY OF CONFLICT RESOLUTION

Conflict Conflict Resolution The Comparative method of Conflict Resolution in Nigeria and beyond.Alternative methods of dispute resolution Approaches to Conflict Resolution -Proactive and reactive approaches to conflict resolution -English and Religious approaches -Modern and Traditional approaches Types and Causes of conflicts Impacts of conflict on the statePolitics and economy 


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