Constitution can be amended by __________ majority in both Houses of the Parliament ?
Correct answer: C. 2/3 majority
- A. Simple majority
- B. 1/4 majority
- C. 2/3 majority
- D. None of above
Explanation
Under Article 239, a constitutional amendment requires at least a two-thirds majority of the total membership of each House of Parliament, not merely the members present and voting. The same threshold applies when a provincial assembly’s approval is required.
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