Constitutional Law CSS Paper 1985

FEDERAL PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION
COMPETITIVE EXAMINATION FOR
RECRUITMENT TO POSTS IN BPS-17 UNDER
THE FEDERAL GOVERNMENT, 1985
Constitutional Law

TIME ALLOWED: 3 HOURS MAXIMUM MARKS: 100

Note: Answer any FIVE questions. All questions carry equal marks.

  1. “Parliament is not the sole source of new law”. Discuss with reference to the delegated legislation in the U.K. In your answer, among other things, highlight safeguards that have been developed against the abuse of delegated powers.

  2. Critically examine measures that have been taken to correct the imbalance of powers between the President and the Prime Minister of Pakistan.

  3. Define Federation and examine if U.S.S.R is a Federation in true sense the term.

  4. Write a comprehensive note on the jurisdiction of High Court set forth in Article 199 (i.e., popularly called writ jurisdiction) of the Constitution of Pakistan.

  5. ‘The Crown’s Prerogative still remains an effective part of the Constitutional law in the U.K.’ Discuss.

  6. How does the doctrine of Checks and Balance operate under the Constitution of U.S.A?

  7. Write a note on the Parliament under the Indian Constitution.

  8. Under the French Constitution “the Presidency has been exalted at the expense of the Prime Minister and the Cabinet”. Comment.

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