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At least how many days must pass before general discussion on the budget begins?
A. 1 day
B. 2 days
C. 7 days
D. 14 days
Correct Answer: B
B is correct because at least two days must pass between budget presentation and general discussion. A is too short. C and D are not the required minimum for this stage.
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Which of the following is a stage of budget discussion in the National Assembly?
A. General discussion
B. Judicial review
C. Election campaign
D. Census approval
Correct Answer: A
A is correct because general discussion is one of the budget stages. B is wrong because judicial review is a court function. C and D are unrelated to the budget discussion stage.
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A demand for grant is usually made for:
A. Each ministry or division
B. Each political party
C. Each judge
D. Each newspaper
Correct Answer: A
A is correct because separate demands for grants are made for ministries or divisions. B, C, and D are wrong because political parties, judges, and newspapers are not the basis for federal budget grants.
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A cut motion is used to:
A. Increase government expenditure
B. Reduce a demand for grant
C. Dissolve the National Assembly
D. Elect the President
Correct Answer: B
B is correct because a cut motion is moved to reduce a demand for grant. A is wrong because it does not increase expenditure. C and D are unrelated.
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Who certifies the Finance Bill as a Money Bill?
A. President
B. Speaker of the National Assembly
C. Chief Justice
D. Chairman Senate
Correct Answer: B
B is correct because the Speaker certifies a Money Bill. A is wrong because the President gives assent later. C is wrong because the Chief Justice does not certify Money Bills. D is wrong because the Chairman Senate does not certify the Finance Bill.
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After the National Assembly passes the Finance Bill, it is sent to the:
A. President for assent
B. Supreme Court for review
C. Election Commission for approval
D. Provincial Cabinet for voting
Correct Answer: A
A is correct because after passage, the Finance Bill is sent to the President for assent. B, C, and D are not the normal constitutional steps for budget approval.
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The budget becomes law after:
A. Media discussion
B. Senate debate only
C. Presidential assent
D. Opposition approval only
Correct Answer: C
C is correct because presidential assent is the final approval step. A is wrong because media discussion has no legal effect. B is wrong because Senate debate alone does not make it law. D is wrong because opposition approval is not a separate constitutional requirement.
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Which statement is correct about the budget speech?
A. It starts the technical budget preparation process
B. It is the public presentation of a process already prepared earlier
C. It is given by the Chief Justice
D. It is presented in the Senate only
Correct Answer: B
B is correct because the budget is prepared months before the speech through the Finance Division and ministries. A is wrong because preparation starts earlier with the Budget Call Circular. C is wrong because the budget is not presented by the Chief Justice. D is wrong because it is presented in the National Assembly.
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Which sequence best explains the federal budget process?
A. President → Supreme Court → Senate → Election Commission
B. Finance Division → Ministries → Cabinet → National Assembly → Senate recommendations → President
C. Senate → Provincial Assembly → President → Finance Division
D. Election Commission → Cabinet → Supreme Court → Senate
Correct Answer: B
B is correct because it shows the proper flow of budget preparation and approval. A, C, and D are wrong because they include institutions in the wrong order or institutions that do not play the main budget approval role.
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Which document gives an overview of the federal budget’s revenues and expenditures?
A. Budget in Brief
B. Voter List
C. Election Schedule
D. Census Notification
Correct Answer: A
A is correct because Budget in Brief summarizes revenues, expenditures, fiscal position, and key budget information. B, C, and D are unrelated to budget overview.