Constitutional Provisions | MCQs

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The 1973 Constitution of Pakistan declares the country as the Islamic Republic of Pakistan.

It ensures that laws align with Islam while functioning under a democratic parliamentary system.

Explanation

Pakistan follows a democratic system, where representatives are elected by the people through voting.

It is a parliamentary democracy, although its democratic practices have faced challenges over time.

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The Objectives Resolution was made a substantive part of the 1973 Constitution of Pakistan through the Eighth Amendment, which inserted Article 2A into the Constitution.

The Objectives Resolution was originally adopted by the Constituent Assembly of Pakistan on March 12, 1949. It was presented by the first Prime Minister of Pakistan, Liaquat Ali Khan, on March 7, 1949.

The Objectives Resolution was included in the 1962, 1972 interim, and 1973 constitutions as a preamble.

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Under Article 44 of the 1973 Constitution, the President's term is five years.

The President of Pakistan is the Head of State.

If the President is absent, the Chairman of the Senate of Pakistan acts as the President.

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Of these, 266 are filled by direct elections.

In addition, the Pakistani Constitution reserves 10 seats for religious minorities and 60 seats for women.

These are filled by proportional representation among parties with more than 5% of the vote.

This is outlined after the 25th Amendment in Article 51.

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The President can issue an Ordinance when Parliament is not in session, acting on the formal advice of the Prime Minister.

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Article 47 of the 1973 Constitution of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan deals with the impeachment of the President.

Other articles of the 1973 Constitution include:

• Article 25-A: Provides free and compulsory education to children aged 5–16 
• Article 13: Protects against double punishment and self-incrimination 
• Article 22: Safeguards educational institutions in respect of religion 
• Article 37 (e): Directs the state to make provisions for securing just and humane conditions of work 
• Article 5: Loyalty to the State and obedience to the Constitution and law are the basic duties of every citizen

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The freedom of association and the right to form unions are provided under Article 17 of the Constitution of Pakistan.

This article guarantees the right to form and join unions or associations for all citizens.

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 Under Article 19-A of the Constitution, RTI (Right to information) is a fundamental right of every citizen of Pakistan to have the right to have access to information in all matters of public importance subject to regulation and reasonable restrictions imposed by law

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