The constitution of 1962 gave more power to the __________?
Correct answer: A. The President
- A. The President
- B. Prime Minister
- C. The Parliament
- D. The Judiciary
Explanation
The 1962 Constitution established a presidential system in which executive authority was concentrated in the President. The Prime Minister's office was not the centre of power as it was under a parliamentary system.
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About Constitution of 1962
Introduced under President Ayub Khan, the 1962 Constitution established a presidential system, a federal structure and indirect elections through the Basic Democracies system. It covers the president's extensive powers, the unicameral legislature, Islamic provisions, provincial administration and the constitutional changes that preceded its abrogation in 1969.
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