Constitutional Framework | MCQs

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Provincial Autonomy is such a system in which the government of the provinces is independent from any external influence and does not rely on any of the external forces.

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A Governor in Pakistan is the appointed Head of State of a province.

The Provincial Governor is appointed by the President of Pakistan, on the advice of the Prime Minister.

The Governor's tenure lasts for five years.

Minimum 35 years age required for Governor 

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• The Upper House of Parliament of Pakistan is Senate
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• The Parliament of Pakistan is bicameral.
• Article 50 of the Constitution states that the Parliament of Pakistan consists of the President and Prime Minister
• two Houses are known as
•             the National Assembly (lower house)
•             the Senate. (upper house)
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Explanation

The objective resolution means: Objective on which the constitution was to be based

The aim of the objective resolution was to: Frame the constitution on the basis of the Islamic concept of the sovereignty of God

Objective Resolution presented it in the assembly on March 7, 1949

Objective Resolution Passed on: March 12, 1949

The objective resolution was presented by Liquate Ali Khan

Out of 75 members of the assembly, 21 voted for it. All the amendments proposed by minority members were rejected.

Consequently, all ten of them voted against

The resolution, in its entirety, has been made part of the Constitution of Pakistan under Article 2(A)

Explanation

• National Assembly (Lower House)
• Senate (Upper House)

• Headed by the President of Pakistan
• Actual executive powers are exercised by the Prime Minister and the Cabinet

• Independent branch with authority vested in the Supreme Court
• Ensures the interpretation and enforcement of the Constitution

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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

First Hindu Woman Senator: Kirshna Kumari

Half of the Senate members retire after: 3 years

Members term: 6 years

Head of Senate is called: Chairman

National Assembly & Senate: Makes up the Parliament of Pakistan

Seats for each province: 23

Baluchistan Women Seats: 4

Sindh Women Seats: 4

KPK Women Seats: 4

Punjab Women Seats: 4

ICT Women Seat: 1

Total Women Seats: 17

Senate elections: after 3 years

First woman deputy chairperson: Dr Noor Jahan Panezai

Youngest chairman senate: Sadiq Sanjrani

First chairman Senate: Habib Ullah Khan

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Explanation

The current constitution of Pakistan is the 1973 Constitution.

It was adopted on August 14, 1973.

It serves as the fundamental legal document governing the country.

Explanation

• The Government of India Act 1935 was a comprehensive legislation passed by the British Parliament.
• That served as the foundation for the current legal framework in India and Pakistan.