Senate Role | MCQs

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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RY 10-01-2023

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Explanation

The role of a Pakistan Senator is to:

1.       Represent the views of their state in the Senate

2.       Scrutinize the work of the Government

3.       Introduce and debate legislation

4.       Work on Senate Committees to analyse information from community organisations, lobby groups and members of the public on specific issues or legislation

5.       Present petitions; and,

6.       Make recommendations on the Financial Bill