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1
What type of political system does Pakistan operate under?
Easy 1 Mark
Think about the role of the Prime Minister vs President.
A Presidential democracy
B Federal parliamentary democratic republic
C Constitutional monarchy
D Unitary state
2
Which constitution forms the basis of Pakistan's current political system?
Easy 1 Mark
It was enacted during Zulfikar Ali Bhutto's government.
A Constitution of 1956
B Constitution of 1962
C Constitution of 1973
D Constitution of 1985
3
In Pakistan's political system, who is the head of government?
Easy 1 Mark
Head of state and head of government are different roles.
A President
B Prime Minister
C Chief Justice
D Chairman Senate
4
What does 'federal' mean in the context of Pakistan's political system?
Easy 1 Mark
Think about how provinces relate to the center.
A All power lies with the central government
B Power is divided between central and provincial governments
C The military controls the government
D The judiciary runs the state
5
Which principle ensures that each branch of government monitors the others in Pakistan?
Medium 1 Mark
Related to the three branches of government.
A Rule of law
B Separation of powers and checks and balances
C Judicial activism
D Parliamentary sovereignty
6
What is the primary function of the Legislature in Pakistan?
Easy 1 Mark
Parliament = law-making body.
A Implements laws
B Interprets laws
C Makes laws and approves budget
D Commands armed forces
7
Who elects the President of Pakistan?
Easy 1 Mark
Multiple houses are involved in this election.
A Directly by the people
B By the National Assembly alone
C By an Electoral College of Senate, National Assembly, and Provincial Assemblies
D By the Prime Minister
8
What is the term of office for the President of Pakistan?
Easy 1 Mark
Same as the National Assembly term.
A 3 years
B 4 years
C 5 years
D 6 years
9
According to Article 41, what is the minimum age requirement to become President of Pakistan?
Medium 1 Mark
Higher age requirement than for MNA.
A 35 years
B 40 years
C 45 years
D 50 years
10
How many consecutive terms can a person serve as President of Pakistan?
Medium 1 Mark
There is a constitutional limit on presidential terms.
A One
B Two
C Three
D Unlimited
11
Under Article 89, the President can promulgate Ordinances when:
Medium 1 Mark
Ordinances are temporary laws.
A Parliament is in session
B Parliament is not in session
C The Supreme Court approves
D A national emergency is declared
12
Which amendment significantly curtailed the President's discretionary powers in Pakistan?
Medium 1 Mark
Major constitutional reform in 2010.
A 8th Amendment
B 13th Amendment
C 17th Amendment
D 18th Amendment
13
Under Article 45, the President of Pakistan has the power to:
Hard 1 Mark
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
14
Under which article can the President proclaim emergency if constitutional machinery fails in a province?
Hard 1 Mark
Different articles cover different types of emergency.
A Article 232
B Article 234
C Article 235
D Article 245
15
Who is the Supreme Commander of the Armed Forces in Pakistan?
Easy 1 Mark
A ceremonial but important constitutional role.
A Prime Minister
B Chief of Army Staff
C President
D Chairman Joint Chiefs
16
From which house must the Prime Minister of Pakistan be a member?
Easy 1 Mark
The PM is responsible to the lower house.
A Senate
B National Assembly
C Provincial Assembly
D Joint Parliament
17
According to Article 91, within how many days must the Prime Minister obtain a vote of confidence from the National Assembly?
Medium 1 Mark
This ensures the PM has majority support.
A 30 days
B 45 days
C 60 days
D 90 days
18
Who chairs the Cabinet in Pakistan?
Easy 1 Mark
The PM is the head of government.
A President
B Speaker of National Assembly
C Prime Minister
D Chairman Senate
19
Which committee is headed by the Prime Minister for economic coordination?
Medium 1 Mark
Important body for economic decisions.
A Cabinet Committee on Energy
B Economic Coordination Committee (ECC)
C Cabinet Committee on Privatization
D National Economic Council
20
The Prime Minister of Pakistan determines foreign policy in consultation with:
Medium 1 Mark
Foreign policy is a collective Cabinet decision.
A The President only
B The Supreme Court
C The Cabinet
D The Army Chief
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