State and Society: Examination
Please answer 2 questions, one from each section.
Read the questions carefully. Before answering the questions, spend a few minutes to make some brief notes.
Only authorised dictionaries should be used during the examination.
If you require more writing paper or have any queries, please raise your hand.
Please allow sufficient time to
complete
two questions (
1 hour
for each question).
Students will not be allowed to leave the room 15 minutes before the end of the examination. If you have any spare time, check over your answers.
Section A
Evaluate the contributions of Marx and neo-Marxists in the field of political sociology.
Discuss the strengths and weaknesses of the liberal theory of citizenship.
What are the forms of political participation? Assess the different interpretations of political participation.
‘Globalisation may be regarded as synonymous with westernisation.’ Critically evaluate this statement.
Section B
What are the conditions required for democracy to work?
Examine the different perspectives on the state.
Graham Crow argues that it is better to say ‘state socialism
s
’ rather than ‘state socialism’. Explain whether you agree or disagree with him
Giving examples, explain
five
of the following concepts:
power;
elites;
world systems;
civil society;
political culture; or
ideology.