Parliamentary System | MCQs

Explanation

• The parliamentary system of Government was introduced in the 1973 constitution.
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• The 1973 Constitution, is the supreme law of Pakistan.
  
• Zulifqar Ali Bhutto introduced the 1973 constitution in Pakistan on August 14, 1973.
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• According to the 1973 constitution, the Provincial Assembly, National assembly, and senate elect the President.
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• Whereas the prime minister is elected by the only national assembly.
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• The bicameral Legislature system was introduced for the first time in Pakistan in the constitution of 1973.
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Explanation

Sardar Ayaz Sadiq is the current speaker of National Assembly of Pakistan.

Appointing date: 01 March 2024

Party name: PML-N

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list of speakers of the national assembly of Pakistan from 1947 to 2024

Explanation

There are a total of 336 seats in the National Assembly.

Of these, 266 are filled by direct elections.

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

60 seats for women

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Explanation

Hung Parliament is defined as parliament in which no party has a clear majority. 

in Parliamentary systems, a Hung Parliament is one in which no one political party has an outright majority

and means the house is most commonly equally balanced.

Explanation

Pakistan has a federal parliamentary system, where powers are shared between the federal government and provinces.

The Prime Minister is the head of government, elected by the National Assembly.

Explanation

A legislative system with two houses (e.g., Senate & National Assembly).

It provides checks and balances in law-making.

From 1947 to 1973, Pakistan had a unicameral legislature with only the National Assembly.

The 1973 Constitution introduced a bicameral system, adding the Senate alongside the National Assembly.

Explanation

Senate members are 100 till the 2023 election.

The National Assembly of the parliament consists of 336 members old was 342 reducing KPK from 61 to 55.

It becomes 342 after the 26th amendment

National Assembly is the lower  house of parliament 

Senate is the Upper house of parliament 

According to Article 51 (1) and 3(a) of the Constitution of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan

Article 51. (1) There shall be [three hundred and thirty-six] seats for members in the National Assembly, including seats reserved for women and non-Muslims.

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Explanation

Under the 1956 Constitution, Parliament was unicameral (one House).

Legislative powers vested in the Parliament,

which consisted of the President and the National Assembly comprising 300 Members

divided equally between East and West Pakistan.

The cabinet was presided over by the Prime Minister.

The Constitution declared that there would be only one house of parliament known as the National Assembly.

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History
Parliament has __01__ House in the 1956 constitution.
Parliament has __01__ House in 1962 constitution.

Parliament has __02__ House in 1973 constitution.

Explanation

• The Upper House of Parliament of Pakistan is Senate.
• The Lower House of Parliament of Pakistan is National Assembly.
• The Parliament of Pakistan is bicameral.
• Article 50 of the Constitution states that the Parliament of Pakistan consists of the President and Prime Minister.
• Two Houses are known as:
•             The National Assembly (Lower House)
•             The Senate (Upper House)