Instructions: Answer both questions separately. Each answer should be 1,500 – 1,750 words (including references).
(1) To what extent have the political ideas of the ancient Greek philosophers, Plato and Aristotle influenced modern political thought and practice?
(2) Compare and contrast the views of St. Augustine and St. Thomas Aquinas on the roles which should be played by the church, the state, and the citizens in politics.
Marks Scheme:
(a) Introduction (providing background and definitions, an outline of points and thesis) – [5 marks]
(b) Development (body and content) – [20 Marks]
(c) Conclusion (summarising main points and restating thesis) – [5 marks]
(d) Organisation – [6 marks]
(e) Grammar and spelling – [6 marks]
(f) References (at least 4 sources (per answer) used in text and listed in the reference list with the appropriate APA format) – [8 marks]