Constitutional Law CSS Paper 1996

FEDERAL PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION
COMPETITIVE EXAMINATION FOR
RECRUITMENT TO POSTS IN BPS-17 UNDER
THE FEDERAL GOVERNMENT, 1996
Constitutional Law

Maximum Marks: 100 Time Allowed: 3 Hours

Note: Answer any FIVE questions. All questions carry equal marks. Credit will be given to clear thinking, concise expression suitable illustrations and neat writing.

1 For making strong and progressive Pakistan, the most of the subjects should be entrusted to the Provinces and the Centre left with only a few subjects according to the Constitution, otherwise, the country may disintegrate as happened with East Pakistan.” Critically examine the statement and give your objective and bold opinion.

2 Compare Federalism with Parliamentary Democracy and the importance of the role of judiciary under both the systems.

3 “The Constitution of Great Britain is unwritten does not seem to be true. Examine the statement in the light of the factual situation.

4 What is Federal system? Explain the distribution of subjects between the Centre and the States in the US Constitution.

5 Discuss the importance of the Supreme Court in the working of the US Constitution with the help of decided cases

6 Describe the organization power and position of the Government of France.

7 Explain the fundamental characteristics of the Soviet Constitution.

8 Give comprehensive explanation of the doctrine of Separation of Powers with special reference of the Constitution of Bharat. What are the advantages and disadvantages of separation of powers?