CSS Constitutional Law Past Paper 2011
PART-II (Subjective) 80 Marks
Attempt ONLY FOUR Questions from PART-II. (20×4)
PART-II
Q.2 Critically examine the amended procedure for the appointment of Judges under the Constitution of Islamic Republic of Pakistan, 1973. Compare it with the relevant provisions in the Indian Constitution.
Q.3 Provincial Autonomy is the long-persisting demand of the smaller provinces in Pakistan. In your opinion, to what extent did the Constitutional (18th Amendment) Act, 2010, satisfy the said demand?
Q.4 “Indian Constitution preaches democracy and secularism in theory, but practice is otherwise.” Discuss the statement in light of the Constitutional provisions and historical events that took place in India.
Q.5 “House of Lords has lost its utility and importance long ago, therefore, it should either be abolished or reformed.” Examine the statement in light of the discussions that have taken place in the United Kingdom on the topic during the last two decades and also give your own views on the subject.
Q.6 “Committee System increases the efficiency of a Government.” Discuss the statement with special reference to the Committee System in the Westminster Parliament and compare it with the system in the United States of America.
Q.7 “The three pillars of the Government in the USA have been taken apart from each other by the doctrine of Separation of Powers and cemented together by the doctrine of checks and balances.” Critically examine the statement.
Q.8 The 1936 Constitution of the USSR is characterized by democratic centralism. Analyze the relevant provisions of the Constitution paving the way for the said assumption.