KPK PMS Constitutional Law Paper – 2008

Note: Read the following instructions carefully.

1. Attempt any Five questions
2. All questions carry equal marks
3. Extra attempt of any question or any part will not be considered
4. Candidates must draw two straight lines at the end to separate each question in answer book.

Question 1: The directive principles of State Policy (Principles of Policy) confer no legal rights and create no remedies: Explain the significance of Principles of policy in the constitution of Pakistan.

Question 2: Are you in favour or oppose to revive Article 58 (2) (b) in the constitution? Support your arguments by the cases decided by the courts?

Question 3: Explain the concept of ‘‘Sovereignty of Parliament’’. What are the limitations on the sovereignty of British Parliament? Explain.

Question 4: ‘‘The British Constitution is unwritten’’. Do you agree? Explain your answer by citing examples.

Question 5: Describe the provision of personal rights in the Constitution of Soviet Union. How far have they proved effective in practice?

Question 6: How does the principle of check and balance work in the relations between U.S President and the Congress?

Question 7: ‘‘The India constitution is federal in form but unitary in spirit’’. Do you agree with this statement? Give reasons.