Constitutional Law | MCQs

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According to the 1956 Constitution of Pakistan, only a Muslim could be elected as the President (Head of State).

This was the first constitution of Pakistan and it officially declared Pakistan as an Islamic Republic.

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The 1956 Constitution declared Pakistan as an Islamic republic aiming to be a welfare state.

It emphasized social justice, equality, and the well-being of all citizens regardless of religion or background.

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The Objective Resolution of 1949 defines the role of the people in the constitution of Pakistan, outlining the principles of democracy, justice, and equality.

It emphasizes the sovereignty of the people while recognizing the importance of Islamic principles.

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The Constitution of Pakistan is divided into 12 parts, which are:

Part I: Preliminary

Part II: Fundamental Rights and Principles of Policy

Part III: The Federation of Pakistan

Part IV: The Provinces

Part V: Relations between Federation and Provinces

Part VI: Financial Provisions

Part VII: The Judicature

Part VIII: Elections

Part IX: Islamic Provisions

Part X: Emergency Provisions

Part XI: Amendment of Constitution

Part XII: Miscellaneous and Transitional Provisions

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An uncodified constitution is a type of constitution where the fundamental rules often take the form of customs, usage, precedent and a variety of statutes and legal instruments.

An understanding of the constitution is obtained through reading commentary by the judiciary, government committees or legal experts.

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پاکستان کے پہلے وزیر اعظم نوابزادہ لیاقت علی خان ، اپنے چار سالہ دور حکومت میں ملک کو کوئی آئین یا دستور تو نہ دے سکے تھے

لیکن ایک قرارداد مقاصد ضرور دی تھی جو دستور ساز اسمبلی نے 12 مارچ 1949ء کو منظور کی تھی۔

اس کا مسودہ علامہ شبیر احمد عثمانی نے تیار کیا تھا۔

Explanation

Know about dissolution of National Assembly (Lower house) of Pakistan

Number: 15th

Date: 9 August 2023

Summary sent by: PM Shahbaz Sharif

Approved by: President Arif Alvi

Under Article: 58(1)

Explanation

The Legal Framework Order, of 1970  was issued by the President of Pakistan Muhammad Yahya Khan

President Yahya Khan announced Legal Framework Order on March 29, 1970

Under Yahya Legal Framework Order

New elections would be called if the Assembly failed to come to an agreement in 120 days

- all formulations and agreements proposed by political parties would require "authentication" by the president.

ND27-5-2023