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Under Article 45, the President of Pakistan has the power to:
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Think about mercy/clemency powers.
A Dissolve the National Assembly
B Grant pardon or commute sentences
C Appoint the Chief of Army Staff
D Declare war
2
Under which article can the President proclaim emergency if constitutional machinery fails in a province?
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Different articles cover different types of emergency.
A Article 232
B Article 234
C Article 235
D Article 245
3
What majority is required for a constitutional amendment in both houses separately?
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The highest threshold for any legislation.
A Simple majority
B Absolute majority
C Two-thirds majority
D Three-fourths majority
4
Under Article 184, which type of jurisdiction does the Supreme Court exercise in disputes between federal and provincial governments?
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Original means the case starts here.
A Appellate jurisdiction
B Advisory jurisdiction
C Original jurisdiction
D Revisional jurisdiction
5
Under Article 186, the Supreme Court can give opinion on questions of law referred by:
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Advisory jurisdiction is different from deciding cases.
A The Prime Minister
B The President
C The Chief Election Commissioner
D The Senate
6
What writs can High Courts issue for enforcement of fundamental rights?
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Five types of writs available to High Courts.
A Only habeas corpus
B Habeas corpus, mandamus, prohibition, quo warranto, certiorari
C Only certiorari and mandamus
D Injunctions and stay orders only
7
Who comprises the Supreme Judicial Council that hears complaints against judges?
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It handles judicial accountability.
A Chief Justice and all Supreme Court judges
B Chief Justice, two senior Supreme Court judges, and two senior Chief Justices of High Courts
C All Chief Justices of provinces and Chief Justice of Pakistan
D The President and Prime Minister
8
Under which article of the Constitution is the Election Commission of Pakistan established?
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The ECP is a constitutional body.
A Article 200
B Article 213
C Article 220
D Article 245
9
Under which article of the Constitution are provinces mandated to establish local government systems?
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Article 32 encourages local government but 140-A mandates it.
A Article 32
B Article 140-A
C Article 175
D Article 200
10
Which law governs the local government system in Punjab?
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Laws can change over time; check for the latest.
A Punjab Local Government Act 2013
B Punjab Local Government Act 2019
C Punjab Local Government Act 2022
D Punjab Municipal Act 2010
11
Under which act is Karachi's local government system governed?
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The Karachi Metropolitan Corporation (KMC) operates under Sindh's law.
A Sindh Local Government Act 2010
B Sindh Local Government Act 2013
C Karachi Metropolitan Corporation Act 2015
D Sindh Municipal Act 2020
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