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Western Delta University, Oghara Delta State

department of Political Science
college of social and management sciences
western delta university

first semester examination 2022/2023 session

POL209 - Comparative Political Science time: 2hrs

Attempt any four (4) questions. Questions number 1-6 carries 17.5 marks each. Present all your points in a coherent and orderly manner.


  1. Question 1

    1. Define Comparative Politics?
    2. Identify the eras or epochs in the evolution of Comparative Politics and write short note on each of the phases.
  2. Question 2

    Identify and elaborate the basic approaches to the study of Comparative Politics.
  3. Question 3

    Explain the rational for the study of Comparative Politics and explain the different strategies adopted in comparative study.
  4. Question 4

    Explain the central objectives and advantages of Comparative Politics as a sub-field of politial science.
  5. Question 5

    Identify the main focus on Comparative Politics from the stand point of the functions of government.
  6. Question 6

    Write short notes on any three (3) of the following:
    1. Concepts
    2. Models
    3. Theories
    4. Classification
    5. Case study