CSS Constitutional Law Past Paper 2024

Instructions specific to this paper

• First attempt PART-I (MCQs) on separate OMR Answer Sheet which shall be taken back
• Overwriting/cutting of the options/answers will not be given credit.
• There is no negative marking. All MCQs must be attempted.
• Answers given anywhere else, other than OMR Answer Sheet, will not be considered.
• Attempt ONLY FOUR questions from PART-II. ALL questions carry EQUAL marks.

Questions

1. Q. 220 marks

   How did the Supreme Court's legal reasoning in the Dosso v. Federation of Pakistan case contribute to legitimizing the imposition of martial law, with a focus on its alignment with the Kelsenian theory?

2. Q. 320 marks

   Examine the mechanism of checks and balances within Pakistan's parliamentary system. How does it ensure accountability and prevent abuse of power?

3. Q. 420 marks

   Compare the federal structures of USA and India, emphasizing the similarities and differences in the division of powers between central and state governments.

4. Q. 520 marks

   Critically analyze the salient features of the Russian Constitution and explain how they impact the country's laws and politics.

5. Q. 620 marks

   Comprehensively examine how the system of checks and balances within the U.S. Constitution contributes to the separation of powers and safeguards against potential abuses of authority?

6. Q. 720 marks

   Compare how the House of Lords and the House of Commons contribute to making laws in the UK. Explain the key differences in their roles and how these differences impact the legislative process.

7. Q. 820 marks

   Critically analyze the historical and foundational aspects of the Objective Resolution 1949. Highlight its specific inclusion in the 1973 constitution, examining its ongoing influence in interpretation in the country's constitutional framework.

Standard FPSC instructions

Printed on this and every CSS paper.

• Part-II is to be attempted on the separate Answer Book.
• All the parts (if any) of each question must be attempted at one place instead of at different places.
• Write Q. No. in the Answer Book in accordance with Q. No. in the question paper.
• No page/space be left blank between the answers. All the blank pages of the Answer Book must be crossed.
• Extra attempt of any question or any part of the attempted question will not be considered.