Constitutional Amendment | MCQs

Explanation

The Legal Framework Order, 1970 (LFO) was a decree issued by Gen. Agha Muhammad Yahya Khan.

It laid down the political principles and laws governing the 1970 general election,

which was the first direct election in the history of Pakistan.

The LFO also dissolved the "One Unit" scheme of West Pakistan

re-establishing the four provinces of:

• Punjab,
• Sindh
• Balochistan 
• the Northwest Frontier Province

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The Legal Framework Order, 2002 was issued by Pakistani President Pervez Musharraf in August 2002.

Explanation

The 17th Amendment to the Pakistani Constitution was enacted in 2003.

It primarily aimed to incorporate the Legal Framework Order (LFO) of 2002,

The bill received the President's assent on December 31, 2003.

It was officially declared the "17th Constitutional (Amendment) Act of 2003

Explanation

The "Eighth Amendment" to the Constitution of Pakistan was passed in 1985.

It was adopted by the Parliament in November 1985.

The Pakistan Constitution (Eighth Amendment) Act, 1985 received the assent of the President on November 9, 1985,

And was published for general information on November 11, 1985. 

Explanation

In 2010, Article 10-A was inserted in the Constitution by the 18th Amendment and reads as follows:

 Right to fair trial:

For the determination of his civil rights and obligations or in any criminal charge against him a person shall be entitled to a fair trial and due process.

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Explanation

The Constitution transformed the Governor-General of Pakistan into the President of Pakistan (as head of state) on 1956

IMPORTANT QUESTION

1956 constitution is promulgated on 23 March 1956

The official name "Islamic Republic of Pakistan" was selected for the state of Pakistan in the 1956 constitution.

Islam is declared the state religion of Pakistan.

The Constituent Parliament passed it on  February 29, 1956, and entered into force on  March 23, 1956, proclaiming Pakistan as the Islamic Republic.

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In respect of religion what term was set for President and Prime Minister in the 1956 constitution: He must be a Muslim ( this condition applies only to the president. pm may be non-muslim)

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Explanation

In its age of 21 years, the charter, that changed into adopted in April, 1973, has suffered 34 amendments; 10 times through the Acts of Parliament and 24 instances through Presidential Orders.

Explanation

About Senate of Pakistan

Senate: Upper House of Pakistan

Senate in Urdu: ایوان بالا

Formation: 1973

Original members: 45

Raised to 63: 1977

Raised 87: 2 March, 1985

Raised to 100: 2002

Senate elections are held after 3 years

The term of the Members of Senate is six years, however, one-half of its members retire after every three years.

Explanation

The province of NWFP (North-West Frontier Province) was renamed Khyber Pakhtunkhwa on April 19, 2010.

It following the 18th Amendment to the Constitution of Pakistan, with 90 votes in favor.

NWFP was established in 1901.

At the time of Pakistan's independence in 1947, the Indian National Congress was a significant political party in NWFP.

Explanation

The Eighteenth Amendment of the Constitution of Pakistan was passed by the National Assembly of Pakistan on April 8, 2010, removing the power of the President of Pakistan to dissolve the Parliament.

Explanation