FEDERAL PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION
COMPETITIVE EXAMINATION FOR
RECRUITMENT TO POSTS IN BPS-17 UNDER
THE FEDERAL GOVERNMENT, 1991
Constitutional Law
Maximum Marks: 100 Time Allowed: 3 Hours
Note: Attempt any FIVE questions, including questions No. 2, which is Compulsory. All questions carry equal marks
1 Under what circumstances and in what manner, the President of Pakistan can dissolve the National Assembly? Discuss the implications of the 8th Amendment to the Constitution of Pakistan in this behalf.
2 Discuss the significance and implications of the 12th Amendment to the Constitution of Pakistan recently passed by the National Assembly of Pakistan.
3 Describe the functions and powers of the Auditor General of Pakistan under the Constitution of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan.
4 What is the difference between the advisory opinion of the Supreme Court of Pakistan and the powers of the Supreme Court to review its Own decision and under what circumstances, the Supreme Court may review its own decision?
5 It is said by the Constitutional Experts that the President of United States is the most powerful Executive in the world but at the same time, there are provisions in the American Constitution of checks and balances to prevent abuse of powers by him. To what extent, this statement is correct? Give your reasons with specific references.
6 In 1985, the Indian Constitution was amended adding the 10h Schedule to the Constitution making provisions as to disqualifications on ground of defection what are those provisions and their implications Discuss.
7 The English Constitution is composed of not one element but different elements and its major part is un-written, what are those elements?
8 Describe the peculiarities and organisations of the judiciary, of USSR and write a critical note on the position and powers of the Supreme Court of USSR.