Free Constitutional Law MCQs with Answers
377 Constitutional Law MCQs from Law and Constitution, each with the correct answer and a written explanation of why it is correct. Free and unlimited, with no account needed.
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. 232
- B. 233
- C. 234
- D. None of above
Explanation: Article 234 applies when the President is satisfied, on the Governor’s report or otherwise, that the constitutional machinery of a…
Correct answer: 234- A. Article 228 of the Constitution of 1973
- B. Article 229 of the Constitution of 1973
- C. Article 230 of the Constitution of 1973
- D. None of above
Explanation: Article 230 sets out the functions of the Council of Islamic Ideology, including advising legislatures on whether proposed laws conform to…
Correct answer: Article 230 of the Constitution of 1973- A. 225
- B. 227
- C. 228
- D. None of above
Explanation: Article 228 deals with the composition of the Council of Islamic Ideology, including the number and qualifications of its members.
Correct answer: 228- A. 222 to 226
- B. 222 to 230
- C. 222 to 235
- D. None of above
Explanation: Articles 222 to 226 cover electoral laws, restrictions on dual membership, election vacancies, election disputes, and voting by secret…
Correct answer: 222 to 226- A. Yes
- B. No
- C. Both A and B
- D. None of above
Explanation: Article 223 prohibits a person from simultaneously being a member of two Houses of Parliament or of a House and a Provincial Assembly.
Correct answer: No- A. Chief Justice of Pakistan
- B. President
- C. Chief of army staff
- D. None of above
Explanation: Under Article 214, the Chief Election Commissioner takes the oath of office before the Chief Justice of Pakistan.
Correct answer: Chief Justice of Pakistan- A. Chief Justice of Pakistan and two next most Senior Judges of the Supreme Court
- B. The two most Senior Chief Justices of High Courts
- C. All of above
- D. None of above
Explanation: Article 209 includes the Chief Justice of Pakistan, the two next most senior Supreme Court judges, and the two most senior Chief Justices…
Correct answer: All of above- A. 208
- B. 209
- C. 210
- D. None of above
Explanation: Article 209 establishes the Supreme Judicial Council and specifies its composition and proceedings.
Correct answer: 209- A. Chief Justice of Pakistan
- B. Prime Minister
- C. President
- D. None of above
Explanation: Article 206 provides that a Supreme Court or High Court judge resigns by written communication addressed to the President.
Correct answer: President- A. High Court
- B. Federal Shariat Court
- C. None of above
- D. None of above
Explanation: Article 203F provides an appeal to the Supreme Court from a decision of the Federal Shariat Court, subject to the conditions and…
Correct answer: Federal Shariat Court- A. Original Power of Federal Shariat Court
- B. Power and Procedure of Federal Shariat Court
- C. Revisional Power of Federal Shariat Court
- D. None of above
Explanation: Article 203E sets out the Federal Shariat Court’s powers and the procedure it follows.
Correct answer: Power and Procedure of Federal Shariat Court- A. President
- B. Prime Minister
- C. Chief Justice of Supreme Court
- D. None of above
Explanation: The Chief Justice of the Federal Shariat Court takes the oath of office before the President.
Correct answer: President- A. Islamabad
- B. Capitals of all provinces
- C. None of above
- D. None of above
Explanation: The Constitution places the principal seat of the Federal Shariat Court at Islamabad.
Correct answer: Islamabad- A. High Court
- B. District Court
- C. Federal Shariat Court
- D. None of above
Explanation: Articles 203A to 203J form the constitutional framework for the Federal Shariat Court.
Correct answer: Federal Shariat Court- A. Certiorari
- B. Habeas corpus
- C. Quo-warranto
- D. None of above
Explanation: Article 199(1)(b)(i) concerns bringing a person in custody before the High Court so that the Court can examine the legality of the…
Correct answer: Habeas corpus- A. Writ of Mandamus
- B. Writ of Quo-Warranto
- C. Writ of Prohibition
- D. None of above
Explanation: A writ of prohibition restrains a public authority or tribunal from doing something it has no legal power to do.
Correct answer: Writ of Prohibition- A. 55 years
- B. 60 years
- C. 62 years
- D. None of above
Explanation: Under Article 195, a High Court judge ordinarily holds office until reaching 62 years of age, unless the judge resigns or is removed…
Correct answer: 62 years- A. 190
- B. 191
- C. 192
- D. None of above
Explanation: Article 190 imposes a constitutional duty on all executive and judicial authorities throughout Pakistan to act in aid of the Supreme…
Correct answer: 190- A. Appellate Jurisdiction
- B. Original Jurisdiction
- C. Advisory Jurisdiction
- D. None of above
Explanation: When the President refers a question of law to the Supreme Court for its opinion, the Court exercises advisory jurisdiction under Article…
Correct answer: Advisory Jurisdiction- A. Article 184
- B. Article 185
- C. Article 186
- D. None of above
Explanation: Article 184 gives the Supreme Court original jurisdiction, including disputes between governments and certain enforcement matters…
Correct answer: Article 184