Political Science in Africa Exam

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1. There are many theoretical approaches to African Political Science. What does the “Dependency Theory” describe? (Select 1 correct answer).

Sees development and democratization as linear processes often modelled after Western experiences.

Focuses on the enduring legacies of colonialism and the cultural dimensions of power and identity.

Explains how personalistic leadership and patron-client relationships dominate political life.

Critiques global capitalism and emphasizes how African underdevelopment is rooted in colonial and neo-colonial exploitation.

2. Before being colonised, most African nations were controlled by a range of diverse political systems, including monarchies, chiefdoms, clan-based governance and also decentralised stateless societies. Is this true or false? (Select 1 correct answer).

False

True

3. There are many theoretical approaches to African Political Science. What does the “Modernization Theory” describe? (Select 1 correct answer).

Focuses on the enduring legacies of colonialism and the cultural dimensions of power and identity.

Critiques global capitalism and emphasizes how African underdevelopment is rooted in colonial and neo-colonial exploitation.

Explains how personalistic leadership and patron-client relationships dominate political life.

Sees development and democratization as linear processes often modelled after Western experiences.

4. Before being colonised, most African nations were controlled by a range of diverse political systems, including monarchies, chiefdoms, clan-based governance and also decentralised stateless societies. Is this true or false? (Select 1 correct answer).

True

False

5. There are many theoretical approaches to African Political Science. What does the “Postcolonial Theory” describe? (Select 1 correct answer).

Focuses on the enduring legacies of colonialism and the cultural dimensions of power and identity.

Sees development and democratization as linear processes often modelled after Western experiences.

Critiques global capitalism and emphasizes how African underdevelopment is rooted in colonial and neo-colonial exploitation.

Explains how personalistic leadership and patron-client relationships dominate political life.