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The Constitution defines the powers and relationships of the legislature, executive and judiciary, while establishing federalism, provincial autonomy and the legal framework of the state. Coverage includes fundamental rights, principles of policy, constitutional offices, judicial review, emergency provisions, elections and the procedure for constitutional amendments, with attention to Pakistan’s constitutional structure.
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- A. The Federal Cabinet
- B. The Parliament
- C. The Supreme Court
- D. The Election Commission
Explanation: Parliament exercises the federal legislative power and consists of the President, the National Assembly and the Senate.
Correct answer: The Parliament2. Which constitutional provision makes the Principles of Policy generally non-justiciable in Pakistan?
- A. Article 8
- B. Article 25
- C. Article 29
- D. Article 30
Explanation: Article 30(2) provides that the validity of an action or law cannot be called into question merely because it is not in accordance with…
Correct answer: Article 30- A. A High Court under Article 199
- B. The Supreme Court under Article 184(3)
- C. The Federal Shariat Court under Article 203D
- D. A civil court under the Constitution
Explanation: Article 184(3) gives the Supreme Court original jurisdiction in matters involving a question of public importance relating to the…
Correct answer: The Supreme Court under Article 184(3)- A. The National Finance Commission
- B. The Council of Common Interests
- C. The Council of Islamic Ideology
- D. The National Economic Council
Explanation: The Council of Common Interests deals with matters of common interest between the Federation and the provinces.
Correct answer: The Council of Common Interests- A. It is dissolved when the National Assembly is dissolved
- B. It provides equal representation to each province
- C. It is elected entirely through direct voting
- D. It can introduce money bills in the National Assembly
Explanation: The Senate gives equal provincial representation and is a continuing House, so it is not dissolved with the National Assembly.
Correct answer: It provides equal representation to each province- A. A simple majority of members present and voting
- B. A majority of the total membership
- C. A two-thirds majority of the total membership
- D. A three-fourths majority of members present
Explanation: A constitutional amendment bill must be passed by a two-thirds majority of the total membership of each House.
Correct answer: A two-thirds majority of the total membership- A. The Chief Justice of Pakistan
- B. The President of Pakistan
- C. The Speaker of the National Assembly
- D. The Chairman of the Senate
Explanation: The President appoints as Prime Minister the member of the National Assembly who commands the confidence of the majority of its total…
Correct answer: The President of Pakistan- A. The Election Commission of Pakistan
- B. The Ministry of Parliamentary Affairs
- C. The National Accountability Bureau
- D. The Council of Common Interests
Explanation: Article 218 establishes the Election Commission of Pakistan and assigns it the duty of organizing and conducting elections honestly…
Correct answer: The Election Commission of Pakistan- A. A disagreement between two political parties
- B. War, external aggression or internal disturbance beyond provincial control
- C. A delay in passing the federal budget
- D. A dispute over the appointment of a governor
Explanation: Article 232 concerns an emergency arising from war, external aggression or internal disturbance beyond the power of a Provincial…
Correct answer: War, external aggression or internal disturbance beyond provincial control- A. Habeas corpus
- B. Mandamus
- C. Certiorari
- D. Prohibition
Explanation: Mandamus commands a public authority to perform a legal duty that it has failed or refused to perform.
Correct answer: Mandamus11. What is the constitutional effect in Pakistan of a law that is inconsistent with Fundamental Rights?
- A. It remains valid until Parliament repeals it
- B. It is void to the extent of the inconsistency
- C. It applies only within the provinces
- D. It automatically becomes a constitutional amendment
Explanation: Article 8 makes a law void to the extent that it is inconsistent with the Fundamental Rights.
Correct answer: It is void to the extent of the inconsistency- A. Parliament alone through a joint sitting
- B. The National Assembly and provincial assemblies
- C. Both Houses of Parliament and provincial assemblies
- D. The Senate and the Supreme Court
Explanation: The President is elected by an electoral college consisting of both Houses of Parliament and the provincial assemblies.
Correct answer: Both Houses of Parliament and provincial assemblies- A. Four years from its first sitting
- B. Five years from its first sitting
- C. Five years from the general election
- D. Six years from its first sitting
Explanation: Article 52 provides that the National Assembly continues for five years from the day of its first meeting, unless it is sooner dissolved.
Correct answer: Five years from its first sitting- A. A directly elected provincial senate
- B. A local government system with devolved authority
- C. A separate provincial constitutional court
- D. A provincial system of judicial appointments
Explanation: Article 140A requires each province to establish a local government system and devolve political, administrative and financial…
Correct answer: A local government system with devolved authority15. Within what period does the Constitution direct that the judiciary be separated from the executive?
- A. Within five years of the Constitution
- B. Within ten years of the first election
- C. Within fourteen years of commencement
- D. Within twenty years of federation
Explanation: Article 175(3) directs that the judiciary be separated progressively from the executive within fourteen years of the Constitution's…
Correct answer: Within fourteen years of commencement- A. The advice of the Prime Minister
- B. The advice of the Chief Minister
- C. The advice of the Chief Justice of Pakistan
- D. The advice of the provincial assembly speaker
Explanation: Under Article 101, the President appoints a provincial Governor on the advice of the Prime Minister.
Correct answer: The advice of the Prime Minister- A. At intervals not exceeding three years
- B. At intervals not exceeding four years
- C. At intervals not exceeding five years
- D. At intervals not exceeding seven years
Explanation: Article 160 requires the President to constitute a National Finance Commission at intervals not exceeding five years.
Correct answer: At intervals not exceeding five years- A. The Prime Minister directly
- B. The President of Pakistan
- C. The National Assembly speaker
- D. The Chief Justice of Pakistan
Explanation: Article 168 provides that the Auditor-General is appointed by the President.
Correct answer: The President of Pakistan- A. A majority of members present and voting
- B. A two-thirds majority of the National Assembly
- C. A majority of the total membership of the National Assembly
- D. A unanimous vote of the cabinet
Explanation: Article 95 requires the resolution of no-confidence against the Prime Minister to be passed by a majority of the total membership of the…
Correct answer: A majority of the total membership of the National Assembly- A. The President may reject it without reasons
- B. The President must give assent within ten days
- C. The President may return it once for reconsideration
- D. The President must submit it to the Supreme Court
Explanation: After a constitutional amendment bill is duly passed, the President is required to give assent within ten days.
Correct answer: The President must give assent within ten daysConstitutional Law MCQs: common questions
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