Under Article 75 of the Constitution of Pakistan, what may the President do when an ordinary bill is presented for assent?
Correct answer: D. Return it to Parliament for reconsideration
- A. Refer it to the Supreme Court for review
- B. Dissolve the National Assembly
- C. Send it to the Election Commission
- D. Return it to Parliament for reconsideration
Explanation
The President may return an ordinary bill once for reconsideration by Parliament. This power does not apply in the same way to a constitutional amendment bill under Article 239.
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