CONSTITUTIONAL LAW SAMPLE EXAM PAPER 2

PART A

QUESTION ONE
Critically discuss the meaning and significance of separation or division of powers and checks and balances under Kenya's constitutional process. Include a brief discussion of the similarities and differences between separation or division of powers and checks and balances. (23 marks)

QUESTION TWO
"Devolution is one of the most delicate compromises in the Constitution of Kenya 2010." Critically evaluate the key challenges to the constitutional devolution of power and resources in Kenya. (23 marks)

QUESTION THREE
Critically discuss how presidential powers under the Constitution of Kenya 2010(Constitution 2010) may be exercised,regulated or controlled to secure timely,free,fair,peaceful and credible elections and transition in the context of the forthcoming presidential elections.(23 marks)


PART B

QUESTION FOUR
Critically discuss the role that the executive and the judiciary should play in times of national security and assess the extent to which human rights should be protected under those circumstances.(23 marks)

QUESTION FIVE
To what extent does the electoral system under the Constitution of Kenya 2010 satisfy the requirements needed for an electoral system to be effective? (23 marks)

QUESTION SIX
Critically assess the extent to which the Constitution of Kenya 2010 allows abortion.(23 marks)