Federal Legislature of Pakistan 1973 Constitution
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What was the system of government introduced by the Constitution of 1962?

  • Parliamentary
  • Unitary
  • Federal
  • Presidential (correct)

    • How many articles were there in the Constitution of 1962?

  • 234 (correct)
  • 200
  • 250
  • 282

    • What was the term length for the President of Pakistan under the 1962 Constitution?

  • 4 years
  • 6 years (correct)
  • 7 years
  • 5 years

    • Which ideology was declared the basis of Pakistan in the 1962 Constitution?

    <p>Islam</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of electoral system was introduced in the Constitution of 1962?

    <p>Indirect elections</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who was authorized to amend the Constitution of 1962?

    <p>President</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How many principles of policy were outlined in the 1962 Constitution?

    <p>20</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the official language of Pakistan under the 1962 Constitution?

    <p>Both Urdu and English</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the required time frame for a money bill to obtain the President’s assent?

    <p>14 days</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In the event of a deadlock between the National Assembly and the Senate, how is the matter resolved?

    <p>Joint sitting of both houses</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of parliamentary immunity do members of Parliament enjoy?

    <p>Limited immunity</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The Prime Minister must be a member of which legislative body?

    <p>National Assembly</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the minimum support required for a vote of no-confidence against the Prime Minister?

    <p>Majority of the total membership</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Members of the Senate are indirectly elected by which group?

    <p>Provincial Assemblies</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the tenure of the Speaker of the National Assembly?

    <p>5 years</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which entity is responsible for electing the Speaker of the National Assembly?

    <p>Members of the National Assembly</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the minimum voting age as stipulated in the Constitution of Pakistan?

    <p>18 years</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which part of the Constitution outlines the Fundamental Rights?

    <p>Part II</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which article guarantees freedom of speech in Pakistan?

    <p>Article 19</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Under which article is slavery and forced labor abolished in Pakistan?

    <p>Article 11</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In how many articles are the Fundamental Rights addressed in the Constitution?

    <p>Articles 8-28</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which article mandates the prohibition of discrimination based on gender?

    <p>Article 26</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does Article 21 prohibit?

    <p>Taxation for promotion of a specific religion</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who is responsible for enforcing Fundamental Rights in Pakistan?

    <p>The Judiciary</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which article provides protection against retrospective punishment?

    <p>Article 12</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Under which article is the freedom of religion guaranteed?

    <p>Article 20</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which article covers the right to equality before the law?

    <p>Article 25</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of labor is prohibited under Article 11?

    <p>Forced labor</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The Constitution ensures non-Muslims in Pakistan can do which of the following?

    <p>Practice their religion freely</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which article mandates the state to promote the Islamic way of life?

    <p>Article 31</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which article of the Constitution relates to the Federal Shariat Court?

    <p>Articles 203A-203J</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the minimum number of members required in the Council of Islamic Ideology?

    <p>5</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Under which article does the Constitution declare the Quran and Sunnah as the supreme laws of Pakistan?

    <p>Article 227</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which article includes the Objectives Resolution in the Constitution of 1973?

    <p>Article 2A</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of political party system was prohibited under the Constitution of 1962?

    <p>No political parties were allowed</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the required minimum age for a President according to the Constitution of 1962?

    <p>45 years</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is guaranteed by Article 31 of the Constitution?

    <p>Islamic way of life</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What must be ensured regarding laws according to the Constitution of 1973?

    <p>They must not contradict national interests</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who held the power to amend the Constitution of 1962?

    <p>By the President alone</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the status of Fundamental Rights under the 1962 Constitution?

    <p>Guaranteed</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which article guarantees the protection of minorities' rights?

    <p>Article 36</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which article ensures the freedom to profess, practice, and propagate religion?

    <p>Article 20</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which council was established under the 1962 Constitution for advisory purposes?

    <p>Islamic Ideology Council</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Under which article is Islamic education made compulsory in schools?

    <p>Article 31</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How many chapters were included in the Constitution of 1962?

    <p>11</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the primary characteristic of the government structure at the provincial level under the 1962 Constitution?

    <p>Presidential system</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which article declares the state religion of Pakistan?

    <p>Article 2</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who appoints the members of the Council of Islamic Ideology?

    <p>The President</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who was recognized as the Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces under the Constitution of 1962?

    <p>President</p> Signup and view all the answers

    When was the Constitution of 1962 abrogated?

    <p>1969</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What role does Zakat play under the Constitution?

    <p>State-administered charity system</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the tenure of members in the Council of Islamic Ideology?

    <p>3 years</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the nature of the judiciary's independence under the 1962 Constitution?

    <p>Completely independent</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which body was primarily responsible for electing the President under the Constitution of 1962?

    <p>Basic Democrats</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which article emphasizes the teaching of Islamic moral standards?

    <p>Article 31</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which religion was declared the state religion under the 1962 Constitution?

    <p>Islam</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which institution had the authority to resolve disputes between provinces and the central government under the 1962 Constitution?

    <p>Supreme Court</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How were provincial governors appointed under the Constitution of 1962?

    <p>Appointed by the President</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who can file a petition for the enforcement of Fundamental Rights?

    <p>Any aggrieved citizen</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Can Fundamental Rights be suspended during an emergency?

    <p>Yes, partially</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Laws inconsistent with Fundamental Rights are declared:

    <p>Null and void</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The Supreme Court can take suo moto notice under which article?

    <p>Article 184(3)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which institution ensures that laws conform to the Fundamental Rights guaranteed by the Constitution?

    <p>Judiciary</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The High Court’s power to issue writs for Fundamental Rights is subject to:

    <p>Constitutional limitations</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Appeals regarding enforcement of Fundamental Rights can be taken to:

    <p>Supreme Court</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main purpose of enforcing Fundamental Rights?

    <p>To protect individual liberties</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Can a non-citizen file a petition for Fundamental Rights enforcement?

    <p>Only under specific circumstances</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Violation of which right can be challenged through Habeas Corpus?

    <p>Right to life and liberty</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who ensures protection of Fundamental Rights during emergencies?

    <p>The Judiciary</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Laws inconsistent with Fundamental Rights are declared null and void under which article?

    <p>Article 8</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Public interest litigation for the enforcement of Fundamental Rights is allowed under:

    <p>Article 184(3)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of public interest litigation?

    <p>To address collective grievances</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Fundamental Rights enforcement cases are often referred to as:

    <p>Constitutional petitions</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the role of the Council of Islamic Ideology as per the Constitution of 1973?

    <p>Advise on laws’ conformity with injunctions of Islam</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which article of the Constitution of 1973 explicitly declares Islam as the state religion?

    <p>Article 2</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the minimum age requirement for a person to be eligible to become a member of the National Assembly under the 1973 Constitution?

    <p>25 years</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which body is responsible for ensuring laws comply with Islamic injunctions?

    <p>Federal Shariat Court</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Under the 1973 Constitution, which assembly is responsible for electing the Prime Minister?

    <p>National Assembly</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How many articles in the Constitution pertain to the establishment and functioning of the Council of Islamic Ideology?

    <p>Three articles</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What term is used to describe the minimum age for a voter as per the Constitution of Pakistan?

    <p>18 years</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What provision does the Constitution have regarding the establishment of Islamic institutions?

    <p>Islamic Ideology Council</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which court holds the authority to review laws for incompatibility with Islamic principles?

    <p>Federal Shariat Court</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary function of the Federal Shariat Court as outlined in the Constitution of 1973?

    <p>Review laws for Islamic compliance</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How many times has the Constitution of 1973 been amended as of January 2025?

    <p>22 times</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which article requires all laws to be brought in conformity with the injunctions of Islam?

    <p>Article 227</p> Signup and view all the answers

    When was the Federal Shariat Court established?

    <p>1980</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of state does the Constitution of 1973 declare Pakistan to be?

    <p>Islamic Republic</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which article ensures protections against discrimination in educational institutions?

    <p>Article 22</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which article guarantees protection against double jeopardy?

    <p>Article 13</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Where is the right to assembly enshrined?

    <p>Article 16</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which article ensures the right to form associations?

    <p>Article 19</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which article mentions the protection of property rights?

    <p>Article 24</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Freedom of trade, business, or profession is ensured under which article?

    <p>Article 17</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is guaranteed by Article 29 regarding minorities?

    <p>Right to preserve cultural identity</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which article provides safeguards against discrimination in public services?

    <p>Article 27</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which article empowers the High Courts to issue writs for enforcement of rights?

    <p>Article 199</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of writ compels a public authority to perform a duty?

    <p>Mandamus</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which writ protects against illegal detention?

    <p>Habeas Corpus</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The article allowing the Supreme Court to declare matters of public importance related to Fundamental Rights is?

    <p>Article 184(3)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which article deals with laws inconsistent with Fundamental Rights?

    <p>Article 8</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which article ensures equality before the law for all persons?

    <p>Article 14</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Federal Legislature Under the 1973 Constitution of Pakistan

    • Structure:

      • The federal legislature is known as the Parliament.
      • It's bicameral, composed of the National Assembly and the Senate.

    • Membership:

      • National Assembly:
        • Term: 5 years.
        • Total Members: 342.
        • Reserved seats for women (60).
        • Reserved seats for non-Muslims (5).
      • Senate:
        • Term: 6 years.
        • Total Members: 104.
        • Reserved seats for women (22).
        • Each province sends 23 senators.

    • Powers:

      • National Assembly:
        • Introduces money bills.
      • Senate:
        • Cannot introduce money bills.
        • Can debate national policies and propose constitutional amendments.

    • Functions:

      • Parliament's primary role is lawmaking.
      • Money bills are introduced in the National Assembly.

    • Procedure:

      • Bills passed by both houses and approved by the President become law.
      • Money bills need Presidential assent within 14 days.
      • Ordinary bills need approval within 30 days. If the President doesn't approve within the time, the bill automatically becomes law.
      • Joint sitting of the houses resolves deadlocks.

    • Speaker and Chairman:

      • Speaker of the National Assembly is elected by its members.
      • The Deputy Chairman presides over the Senate in the absence of the Chairman.

    • Immunity:

      • Members of Parliament enjoy limited immunity.

    • Election Process:

      • National Assembly members are elected by direct votes.
      • Senate members are indirectly elected by members of the National Assembly and Provincial Assemblies.
      • President is elected by members of Parliament and Provincial Assemblies

    • Privileges and Responsibilities:

      • The Constitution defines the powers and limitations of the legislature.

    • Miscellaneous: - First session after general elections must be convened within 30 days. - The tenure of Speaker of the National Assembly is 5 years.

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    Explore the structure and functions of the federal legislature under the 1973 Constitution of Pakistan. This quiz covers the composition, powers, and legislative procedures of the National Assembly and Senate. Test your knowledge on the bicameral system and its significance in Pakistani governance.

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