CSS Constitutional Law Past Paper 2020

PART-II (Subjective) 80 Marks

Attempt ONLY FOUR Questions from PART-II. (20×4)

PART-II

Q. No. 2 Discuss in detail the writ jurisdiction of High Courts and its limitations under Article 199 of the Constitution of Islamic Republic of Pakistan, 1973.

Q. No. 3 Critically examine the Salient features of the Government of India Act, 1935 and its shortcomings.

Q. No. 4 The “Rule of Law” is one of the most fundamental features of the British Constitution. Do you agree with the statement? Explain the concept in light of Dicey’s Exposition on Rule of Law and its present-day implications in the Modern Era.

Q. No. 5 “Judicial review” is one of the most important features of the US Constitution. Comment. Also, explain the concept with special reference to the landmark judgment Marbury vs Madison [5 U.S. (1 Cranch) 137 (1803)].

Q. No. 6 Enumerate the Constitutional grounds upon which the President may proclaim a state of Emergency in India. Give examples from the Indian experience.

Q. No. 7 How is Modern Russia and its constitutional structure different from the USSR’s constitutional structure? Draw a comparative analysis with cogent reasons.

Q. No. 8 Explain the basic human rights incorporated in the German Constitution.