Constitutional Law CSS Paper 1995

FEDERAL PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION
COMPETITIVE EXAMINATION FOR
RECRUITMENT TO POSTS IN BPS-17 UNDER
THE FEDERAL GOVERNMENT, 1995
Constitutional Law

Time Allowed: 3 Hours Maximum Marks: 100

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

1 Discuss in detail the necessity of creating the institution of Ombudsman in Pakistan in the presence of a comprehensive Judicial System.

OR

Trace the evolution of WRIT jurisdiction in Pakistan with special reference to habeas corpus, mandamus and the concept of natural Justice.

2 Discuss the consequences of not abiding the directives of the Supreme Court by the government regarding separation of judiciary trom the clutches of the executive specifically on the following counts;
(a) Development of the political institutions
(b) Protection of the rights of the common man due to legal anarchy
(c) Any other point you wish to discuss.

3 Discuss the organisation, powers and functions of the House of Commons of Great Britain.

4 Explain in detail, the doctrine of Rule of Law and its impact on the Common man. How about Pakistan?

5 It is said that the Senate of the USA is the most powerful institution and the House of Representatives is a weak body. Elucidate.

6 How is the President of France elected? How does he operate the Republic?

7 What is the Presidium of the Soviets of USSR? Explain its composition and discuss its functions.

8 “The Constitution of Bharat embodies an impressive list of fundamental rights but they are seldom implemented to provide relief to the common man.” Critically examine the statement.