political science MCQs – Page 150

Practise multiple-choice questions from political science for competitive examinations and subject revision. Review each marked answer and report any item that may be outdated or unclear.

political science Mcqs
2981. Within how many days must the President act when a Bill is presented for assent under Article 75(1)?
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A. Seven days

B. Ten days

C. Fourteen days

D. Thirty days

2982. What happens to a Bill pending in either House when that House is prorogued under Article 76?
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A. It lapses immediately

B. It does not lapse for that reason

C. It automatically becomes law

D. It becomes a Money Bill

2983. Under Article 77, by what authority may a tax be levied for the purposes of the Federation?
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A. An Act of Parliament

B. A ministry press release

C. A court circular

D. A Senate committee note alone

2984. Under Article 78, where are federal revenues, federal loans and repayments of federal loans placed?
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A. The Public Account only

B. The Federal Consolidated Fund

C. A Provincial Consolidated Fund

D. The Election Fund

2985. Until Parliament regulates the matters in Article 79 by an Act, who may make the governing rules?
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A. The President

B. The Chief Election Commissioner

C. The Senate Chairman alone

D. The Auditor-General alone

2986. Before which House must the Federal Government lay the Annual Budget Statement under Article 80?
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A. The Senate only

B. The National Assembly

C. A joint sitting only

D. Every Provincial Assembly

2987. Under Article 81, sums needed to satisfy a judgment, decree or award against Pakistan are charged upon which fund?
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A. The Public Account of the Federation

B. The Federal Consolidated Fund

C. The Election Fund

D. The Senate Secretariat Fund

2988. Can the National Assembly vote on Annual Budget Statement expenditure charged upon the Federal Consolidated Fund under Article 82?
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A. Yes, it must be voted on first

B. No, it may be discussed but not voted on

C. Only the Senate may vote on it

D. Only the President may vote on it

2989. Who authenticates the schedule of authorised expenditure under Article 83?
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A. The Prime Minister

B. The Speaker of the National Assembly

C. The Auditor-General

D. The Finance Minister alone

2990. What statement must be laid before the National Assembly when additional or excess federal expenditure is authorised under Article 84?
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A. A judicial review statement

B. A Supplementary or Excess Budget Statement

C. A provincial finance statement only

D. A Senate dissolution notice

2991. What maximum period can a vote on account cover under Article 85?
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A. One month

B. Three months

C. Four months

D. Six months

2992. When the National Assembly stands dissolved, for how long may the Federal Government authorise certain expenditure under Article 86?
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A. Up to two months

B. Up to four months

C. Up to one year

D. Without any time limit

2993. What does Article 87 provide about the secretariats of the two Houses of Parliament?
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A. Each House has a separate Secretariat

B. Only the National Assembly has a Secretariat

C. Only the Senate has a Secretariat

D. Both Houses must share every post

2994. On whose advice is a House’s expenditure within authorised appropriations controlled under Article 88?
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A. Its Finance Committee

B. The Election Commission

C. The Supreme Court

D. The provincial Cabinet

2995. When may the President promulgate an Ordinance under Article 89?
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A. Only while both Houses are in session

B. When neither House is in session and immediate action is necessary

C. Only after a referendum

D. Only after a provincial resolution

2996. After what period does an Ordinance ordinarily stand repealed under Article 89?
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A. Thirty days

B. Sixty days

C. One hundred and twenty days

D. One year

2997. Who is the chief executive of the Federation under Article 90?
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A. The President

B. The Prime Minister

C. The Chief Justice

D. The Chairman Senate

2998. Unless summoned sooner, how many days after a general election must the National Assembly meet under Article 91?
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A. Fourteen days

B. Twenty-one days

C. Thirty days

D. Forty-five days

2999. What percentage ceiling does Article 92 place on the total strength of the Cabinet including Ministers of State?
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A. Eight percent

B. Ten percent

C. Eleven percent

D. Fifteen percent