PSPA 211 Final, Spring 2008
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Final Examination
Two Hours
A. Answer the question given for home study.
B. In addition to the question given to you last week for home study,
answer one of the following two questions:
I. Following the collapse of the Soviet Union, there has been an effort to
consolidate the power of the state in Russia. However, this effort has been
challenged by certain separatist tendencies, especially in the Caucuses
region. Explain the nature of the state's effort for power consolidation and
the main separatist demands, as well as their possible impact on the future
of the Russian state.
II. The British political system is.often referred to as a model democratic
polity. Identify certain characteristics of British politics that support this
claim, then contrast them with those of another country (the country of
your choice)?