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2. "Despite parliamentary form of governments in India and Pakistan, the

presidents of both the countries stand poles apart from each other. " Discuss.

3. "Articles 62 and 63 of the Constitution of Islamic Republic of Pakistan

1973 just adorn the legislation, but infact are far from being actually
practiced." Do you agree?

4. "Paradoxically, the special position of Islam in the constitution of

Pakistan has proved less problematic." Discuss.

5. "The right not to be deprived of one's life or liberty without the

authority of law was not the creation of the constitution. Such right existed
before the Constitution came into force." Discuss in the light of the
statement, the protection afforded to personal freedom under the
Constitutions of India and Pakistan.

6. "The power and jurisdiction of parliament, says, "Sir Edward Coke, is so

transcendent and absolute, that it can not be confined, either for causes or
persons, within any bounds." Discuss.

7. "In many continental countries, and notably in France, there exists a

scheme of administrative law known to Frenchmen as driot administratif -
which rests on ideas foreign to the fundamental assumption of our English
Common law and specially to what we have termed the rule of law."
8. Discuss the election, powers and removal of the president of USA.

Please Comment!

2009

PART – II

NOTE:
(i) Part-II is to be attempted on the separate Answer Book.
(ii) Attempt ONLY FOUR questions form PART-II. All questions carry EQUAL
marks.
(iii) Extra attempt of any question or any part of the attempted question will
not be considered.

Q.2. Discuss the supremacy of British Parliament in its historical context by

giving examples from British constitutional history. Are there any practical
limitations on its supremacy?

Q.3. What are the source of British Constitution? Explain them with
reference to their significance.

Q.4. Discuss in detail the role of Senate in USA?

Q.5. Explain the concept of ‘Due Process of Law’ under US Constitution and
compare it with ‘Rule of Law’ in United Kingdom.
Q.6. Discuss the provisions of Pakistan Constitution relating to Human Rights.

Q.7. Explain Federation under the Constitution of India.

Q.8. Explain the system of Droit Administrating in France.

2008
Constitutional Law

TIME ALLOWED: 3 HOURS MAXIMUM MARKS: 100

NOTE; Attempt FIVE questions in all, including Question No.8 which is
Compulsory. All questions carry equal marks. Answers must be concise and
thoughtful.

1. "Cabinet is a responsible Executive in U.K." Elucidate.

2. Explain the anti-concentration of power provisions in the US Constitution.

3. "Supreme Soviet was a rubber stamp legislature in Soviet Union".

Elaborate.

4. "French Presidency is symbol of political stability and continuity".

Comment.

5. Analyse the federal character of the Indian Constitution.

6. "Devolution plan is power to people in Pakistan". Comment.

7. Write notes On:

(a) Presidium of USSR.

(b) Judicial review in US.

2001
Constitutional Law Paper 2001
FEDERAL PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION
COMPETITIVE EXAMINATION FOR RECRUITMENT TO POSTS
IIN BPS – 17, UNDER THE FEDERAL GOVERNMENT, 2001

CONSTITUTIONAL LAW

NOTE: Attempt five questions in all, including question no. 8 which is

compulsory. All questions carry equal marks.

1. Discuss the limitations on the British Parliamentary Sovereignty.

2. Define the term ‘Druid Administrative’ or ‘Administrative Law’ and discuss

its characteristics.

3. Is there any Character of Administrative Law in England? Elaborate.

4. What is the sanction behind the Convention? Substantiate your answer in

the light of important British Conventions.
5. Explain the different methods by which amendment to the American
Constitution can be made.

6. The Indian Constitution has set up “a quasi-federal government” in India.

Explain and comment.

7. Write short notes on following:

(a) The Statute of Westminster (1931)
(b) Council of Common Interest under the 1973 Constitution of Pakistan.

2007
Constitutional Law-2007 Paper
Subjective

Q1. “It seems in most federal governments the settlement of disputes about the
meaning of the division of powers is confided to a body appointed and
dismissable by general government.” Prof K C Wheare
Discuss the above observation with special reference to the powers of
superior courts in the constitution of USA, India and Pakistan

Q2. Which Chamber of the legislature is more powerful in most bicameral

legislatures?Why is this ? Do you agree with view that US Senate is the most
powerful second Chamber of the world? Justify your answer.

Q3. Discuss the check and balance system in the US constitution with special
reference to the powers of the President of United States.

Q4. According to Bagehot: the cabinet is a “hypen and joins the executive and
legislative departments together.”
Explain the above statement with reference to British Cabinet

Q5. Critically examine the powers and functions of Soviet President under
present constitution.

Q6. French Parliament under the fifth Republic is a “Rationalized

parliament”. Discuss

Q7. Describe the powers and jurisdiction of Supreme Court of Pakistan under
1973 constitution with special reference to the role played by it in the
constitutional development in the country.

2002
Constitutional Law Paper 2002
FEDERAL PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION
COMPETITIVE EXAMINATION FOR RECRUITMENT TO POSTS
IIN BPS – 17, UNDER THE FEDERAL GOVERNMENT, 2002

CONSTITUTIONAL LAW

NOTE: Attempt five questions in all, including question no. 8 which is

compulsory. All questions carry equal marks. Answer must be concise and
thoughtful.

Q1. Objective Resolution is an effective and operative part of the Constitution

of Pakistan, 1973 and no court can refuse to enforce it. Please comment on it.

Q2. Article 8 of the Constitution, 1973 says that the state shall not make any
laws inconsistent with or in derogation of Fundamental Rights. Do you think
that both the provisions are inconsistent with each other? Give your
arguments.

Q3. The Constitution of Pakistan 1962 was federal only in name, in fact it was
a unitary constitution with a highly centralized system of government.
Please comment.

Q4. It was not before a decade after independence that Pakistan could get its
first constitution. What were the causes of delay?

Q5. What do you understand by “Rule of Law”? Compare “Rule of Law” with
“Droit Administration?

Q6. Article 51-A of the Indian Constitution enumerates Fundamental Duties of

its citizens. Do you think it is a useless piece of drafting which can never be
enforced?

Q7. Give a detailed comparison of American Congress and British

Parliament.

Constitutional Law Paper 2006

Constitutional Law Paper - 2006

Q.1. Constitution should be revised every 25 years or so to enable the new

generation that have come to age to subscribe to it (Thomas Jefferson)
Comment.
Q.2. Discuss the Constitution, functions and powers of Federal Shariat Court
in Pakistan.

Q.3. Discuss the Committee System in the USA. Compare it with that in
England.

Q.4. Examine critically the relative merits and demerits of the Bi-Party
System and Multi-Party System.

Q.5. What are the Directive Principles of State Policy in Indian Constitution?
Distinguish them from fundamental rights.

Q.6. Discuss with elaboration the salient features of the constitution of the
Fifth Republic.

Q.7. How was the sensitive and complicated issue of nationalities in the
former USSR solved by the Stalin Constitution?

CONSTITUTIONAL LAW,2005 paper

FEDERAL PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION
COMPETITIVE EXAMINATION FOR RECRUITMENT TO POSTS IN BPS-17,
UNDER THE FEDERAL GOVERNMENT, 2005
CONSTITUTIONAL LAW
Time 3 hours____ MAXIMUM MARKS; 100

NOTE: Attempt FIVE questions in ail. including QUESTION NO.8. which is

COMPULSORY. All questions carry EQUAL marks. Answer must be concise,
thoughtful and clearly written.
1. Highlight the viewpoint of critics on seventeenth amendment in the
Constitution of Pakistan. Give your own comments.

2. Compare the process of removal of President in Pakistan and USA. Which

of them is more practicable?

3. Were there any rights conferred upon the citizens in the Constitution of
former USSR? If so, discuss their comprehensiveness.

4. Write a detailed note on powers of House of Commons.

5. What is the process of law making in England?

6. What restrictions the French Constitution puts on the parliamentary

sovereignty?

7. What is the role of American Constitution in making USA a strong,

nation and a super power? Discuss with reference to the strengths of US
Constitution as you see them.
2003
Constitutional Law - 2003
CONSTITUTIONAL LAW – 2003

Q.1. Please comment on Charles Evans Hughe’s statement regarding the US

constitution: “We are under constitution, but the constitution is what the judge
say it is.”

Q.2. What is the importance of conventions in English Constitution?

Q.3. Discuss the administrative structure of judicature in trichotomy of

powers under the Constitution of Pakistan.

Q.4. Compare and contrast the powers of Pakistan’s President with those of
American President.

Q.5. Which of the three Constitutions of Pakistan i.e. 1956, 1962 and 1973 is the
best and more comprehensive. Give an analytical comparison.

Q.6. “The French branches of government stand in between the British and
American.” Discuss fully.

Q.7. “The Rajya Sabba is not a second chamber; it is instead a secondary

chamber”. Discuss.

2004
CONSTITUTIONAL LAW 2004 paper
EXAMINATION, 2004
CONSTITUTIONAL LAW.
TiME ALLOWED: THREE HOURS MAXIMUM MARKS; 100

NOTE: Attempt FIVE questions in all, including QUESTION No.8 which is

COMPULSORY. All questions carry EQUAL marks each. Answer must be
concise, thoughtful and clear written.
1. The judgement in Marbury Vs Madison (1803) case by the United State 's
Supreme Court empowered it as guarantor of the Constitution. Discuss.

2. The system of checks and balances in American political process is

actually a corollary not contradiction of the principle of separation of
powers. Elaborate.

3. The Parliament Act of 1911 as amended in 1948 made the House of Commons
a dominant House of the British Parliament. Detail out.

4. Examine critically the authority conferred on the President by the

French

Constitution.

5. Analyze the emergency powers of the Indian President.

6. Critically examine the Federal character of Pakistani Constitution.

7. Write notes on:

(a) National Security Council of Pakistan
(b) Supreme Soviet of USSR
(c) Soviet President
(d) Democratic Centralism in USSR

2008
Constitutional Law Paper 2008
Constitutional Law Paper 2008
Time Allowed: Part-1 30 Mins
Part-2 2 Hours & 30 Mins

Note:Attempt only four questions from part-2.All questions carry equal

Marks.

Q.2. "The term Cabinet Government and Presidential Government are often
used to draw the same distinction as is marked by the terms parliamentary
executive and non-parliamentary executive .But unless these terms are
carefully defined they may be misleading".Discuss with reference to UK
and USA.

Q.3. Distinguish between law and conventions and examine the importance of
conventions in the British political system.

Q.4. "The rule of law establishes the equality of all citizens before court
of law ." Comment with reference to British political system.

Q.5. Compare and contrast the powers of the President of the USA with those
of the British Prime Minister.

Q.6. Discuss the powers, structures and functions of Lok Sabha (LOWER
HOUSE) under the constitution of India.

Q.7. "President in Fifth Republic of France is the symbol of Bonapartism "?

Comment.

Q.8. Compare the power and positions of senate of Pakistan and USA.