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1
Which principle ensures that each branch of government monitors the others in Pakistan?
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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
2
According to Article 41, what is the minimum age requirement to become President of Pakistan?
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Higher age requirement than for MNA.
A 35 years
B 40 years
C 45 years
D 50 years
3
How many consecutive terms can a person serve as President of Pakistan?
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There is a constitutional limit on presidential terms.
A One
B Two
C Three
D Unlimited
4
Under Article 89, the President can promulgate Ordinances when:
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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
5
Which amendment significantly curtailed the President's discretionary powers in Pakistan?
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Major constitutional reform in 2010.
A 8th Amendment
B 13th Amendment
C 17th Amendment
D 18th Amendment
6
According to Article 91, within how many days must the Prime Minister obtain a vote of confidence from the National Assembly?
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This ensures the PM has majority support.
A 30 days
B 45 days
C 60 days
D 90 days
7
Which committee is headed by the Prime Minister for economic coordination?
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Important body for economic decisions.
A Cabinet Committee on Energy
B Economic Coordination Committee (ECC)
C Cabinet Committee on Privatization
D National Economic Council
8
The Prime Minister of Pakistan determines foreign policy in consultation with:
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Foreign policy is a collective Cabinet decision.
A The President only
B The Supreme Court
C The Cabinet
D The Army Chief
9
Who cannot be removed by the President unless they lose the confidence of the National Assembly?
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The PM is accountable to Parliament, not the President.
A Chief Justice
B Prime Minister
C Chairman Senate
D Attorney General
10
What does 'Collective Responsibility' of the Cabinet mean under Article 91?
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All ministers stand or fall together.
A Each minister is responsible individually
B The Cabinet is collectively responsible to the National Assembly
C The President holds ministers accountable
D Provinces share cabinet responsibility
11
Within how many months must a non-member appointed as minister become a member of Parliament?
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Ministers must be accountable to Parliament.
A Three months
B Four months
C Six months
D One year
12
What is the total number of seats in the National Assembly of Pakistan?
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This includes general, women, and non-Muslim seats.
A 272
B 306
C 336
D 342
13
How many general seats are there in the National Assembly?
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Remaining seats are reserved for women and minorities.
A 242
B 266
C 272
D 300
14
How many seats are reserved for women in the National Assembly?
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Proportional to party's share of general seats.
A 40
B 50
C 60
D 70
15
Where can money bills ONLY originate in Pakistan's Parliament?
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The lower house has exclusive financial powers.
A Senate
B National Assembly
C Either house
D Joint sitting
16
What majority is required to remove the Prime Minister through a vote of no-confidence?
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Total membership, not just those present.
A Two-thirds majority
B Simple majority of members present
C Simple majority of total membership
D Three-fourths majority
17
Within how many days must elections be held if the National Assembly is dissolved?
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A short window to restore democratic representation.
A 60 days
B 75 days
C 90 days
D 120 days
18
What is the total number of seats in the Senate of Pakistan?
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Each province has equal representation in the Senate.
A 72
B 84
C 96
D 104
19
How many senators does each province have in the Senate?
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The Senate ensures provincial equality.
A 17
B 19
C 23
D 25
20
How are Senators for provincial seats elected?
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Indirect election ensures provincial legislative bodies choose their representatives.
A Directly by the public
B By the National Assembly
C By members of Provincial Assemblies
D By the President
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