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(a) The foundational base of western democracy has been shaped by Locke's ideas of constitutionalism, freedom and property. Elucidate. (20)

(b) Hannah Arendt analysed a few categories of vita activa. Explain. (15)

(c) Do you think that legitimacy acquired by consent or manufactured by indoctrination is an essential element in maintenance of political rule ? Justify your answer with relevant examples. (15)