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1985 - Constitutional History - 8th Constitutional Amendment
Which pairing is correct for the "restoration later" aspect of 1985 - Constitutional History - 8th Constitutional Amendmet?
A. restoration later — Eighteenth Amendment
B. restoration later — Seventeenth Amendment
C. restoration later — Thirteenth Amendment
D. restoration later — Eighth Amendment
Correct Answer: B
The correct match is "restoration later — Seventeenth Amendment". The Seventeenth Amendment restored Article 58(2)(b) in a modified constitutional arrangement.
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Which pairing is correct for the "1996 use" aspect of 1985 - Constitutional History - 8th Constitutional Amendmet?
A. 1996 use — Ghulam Ishaq Khan
B. 1996 use — Muhammad Khan Junejo
C. 1996 use — Farooq Leghari
D. 1996 use — General Zia-ul-Haq
Correct Answer: C
The correct match is "1996 use — Farooq Leghari". President Farooq Leghari used Article 58(2)(b) in November 1996.
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Which pairing is correct for the "1993 crisis" aspect of 1985 - Constitutional History - 8th Constitutional Amendmet?
A. 1993 crisis — Farooq Leghari
B. 1993 crisis — Ghulam Ishaq Khan
C. 1993 crisis — General Zia-ul-Haq
D. 1993 crisis — Muhammad Khan Junejo
Correct Answer: B
The correct match is "1993 crisis — Ghulam Ishaq Khan". The Supreme Court restored Nawaz Sharif's government after the 1993 dissolution.
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1985 - Constitutional History - 8th Constitutional Amendment
Which pairing is correct for the "post-Zia use" aspect of 1985 - Constitutional History - 8th Constitutional Amendmet?
A. post-Zia use — General Zia-ul-Haq
B. post-Zia use — Ghulam Ishaq Khan
C. post-Zia use — Muhammad Khan Junejo
D. post-Zia use — Farooq Leghari
Correct Answer: B
The correct match is "post-Zia use — Ghulam Ishaq Khan". President Ghulam Ishaq Khan dismissed the PPP government in August 1990.
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Which pairing is correct for the "1988 dismissal" aspect of 1985 - Constitutional History - 8th Constitutional Amendmet?
A. 1988 dismissal — Farooq Leghari
B. 1988 dismissal — Muhammad Khan Junejo
C. 1988 dismissal — General Zia-ul-Haq
D. 1988 dismissal — Ghulam Ishaq Khan
Correct Answer: B
The correct match is "1988 dismissal — Muhammad Khan Junejo". Zia dissolved the National Assembly and dismissed Junejo's government in May 1988.
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1985 - Constitutional History - 8th Constitutional Amendment
Which pairing is correct for the "parliamentary effect" aspect of 1985 - Constitutional History - 8th Constitutional Amendmet?
A. parliamentary effect — From parliamentary supremacy toward a stronger presidency
B. parliamentary effect — Validated them constitutionally
C. parliamentary effect — Non-party basis
D. parliamentary effect — It increased presidential leverage over elected governments
Correct Answer: D
The correct match is "parliamentary effect — It increased presidential leverage over elected governments". The power was used repeatedly to dismiss governments between 1988 and 1996.
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1985 - Constitutional History - 8th Constitutional Amendment
Which pairing is correct for the "validation" aspect of 1985 - Constitutional History - 8th Constitutional Amendmet?
A. validation — It increased presidential leverage over elected governments
B. validation — Non-party basis
C. validation — From parliamentary supremacy toward a stronger presidency
D. validation — Validated them constitutionally
Correct Answer: D
The correct match is "validation — Validated them constitutionally". It provided constitutional protection to a range of laws and measures taken during the martial-law period.
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Which pairing is correct for the "dissolution power" aspect of 1985 - Constitutional History - 8th Constitutional Amendmet?
A. dissolution power — Article 58(2)(b)
B. dissolution power — Article 2A
C. dissolution power — Article 63A
D. dissolution power — Article 140A
Correct Answer: A
The correct match is "dissolution power — Article 58(2)(b)". Article 58(2)(b) authorized presidential dissolution under specified conditions.
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1985 - Constitutional History - 8th Constitutional Amendment
Which pairing is correct for the "president" aspect of 1985 - Constitutional History - 8th Constitutional Amendmet?
A. president — General Zia-ul-Haq
B. president — Ghulam Ishaq Khan
C. president — Muhammad Khan Junejo
D. president — Farooq Leghari
Correct Answer: A
The correct match is "president — General Zia-ul-Haq". The amendment constitutionalized important elements of Zia's political order.
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1985 - Constitutional History - 8th Constitutional Amendment
Which pairing is correct for the "year" aspect of 1985 - Constitutional History - 8th Constitutional Amendmet?
A. year — 1985
B. year — 1983
C. year — 1986
D. year — 1980
Correct Answer: A
The correct match is "year — 1985". The Eighth Amendment was enacted in 1985 during General Zia-ul-Haq's rule.
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1985 - Constitutional History - 8th Constitutional Amendment
For 1985 - Constitutional History - 8th Constitutional Amendmet, which option correctly gives the "historical significance"?
A. Non-party basis
B. It increased presidential leverage over elected governments
C. Validated them constitutionally
D. From parliamentary supremacy toward a stronger presidency
Correct Answer: D
Historical significance: From parliamentary supremacy toward a stronger presidency. It created a semi-presidential imbalance within the parliamentary framework.
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1985 - Constitutional History - 8th Constitutional Amendment
For 1985 - Constitutional History - 8th Constitutional Amendmet, which option correctly gives the "partyless context"?
A. Non-party basis
B. Validated them constitutionally
C. It increased presidential leverage over elected governments
D. From parliamentary supremacy toward a stronger presidency
Correct Answer: A
Partyless context: Non-party basis. The 1985 elections were held without formal party labels.
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1985 - Constitutional History - 8th Constitutional Amendment
For 1985 - Constitutional History - 8th Constitutional Amendmet, which option correctly gives the "Objectives Resolution"?
A. Article 140A
B. Article 58(2)(b)
C. Article 239
D. Article 2A
Correct Answer: D
Objectives resolution: Article 2A. Article 2A made the Objectives Resolution substantive constitutional text.
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1985 - Constitutional History - 8th Constitutional Amendment
For 1985 - Constitutional History - 8th Constitutional Amendmet, which option correctly gives the "removal again"?
A. Thirteenth Amendment
B. Twenty-third Amendment
C. Seventeenth Amendment
D. Eighteenth Amendment
Correct Answer: D
Removal again: Eighteenth Amendment. The Eighteenth Amendment restored a more parliamentary balance.
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1985 - Constitutional History - 8th Constitutional Amendment
For 1985 - Constitutional History - 8th Constitutional Amendmet, which option correctly gives the "restoration later"?
A. Thirteenth Amendment
B. Eighteenth Amendment
C. Twenty-fifth Amendment
D. Seventeenth Amendment
Correct Answer: D
Restoration later: Seventeenth Amendment. The Seventeenth Amendment restored Article 58(2)(b) in a modified constitutional arrangement.
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1985 - Constitutional History - 8th Constitutional Amendment
For 1985 - Constitutional History - 8th Constitutional Amendmet, which option correctly gives the "repeal"?
A. Seventeenth Amendment
B. Thirteenth Amendment
C. Eighteenth Amendment
D. Eighth Amendment
Correct Answer: B
Repeal: Thirteenth Amendment. The Thirteenth Amendment curtailed the President's power to dissolve the National Assembly.
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For 1985 - Constitutional History - 8th Constitutional Amendmet, which option correctly gives the "1996 use"?
A. Farooq Leghari
B. Ghulam Ishaq Khan
C. General Zia-ul-Haq
D. Muhammad Khan Junejo
Correct Answer: A
1996 use: Farooq Leghari. President Farooq Leghari used Article 58(2)(b) in November 1996.
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For 1985 - Constitutional History - 8th Constitutional Amendmet, which option correctly gives the "1993 crisis"?
A. Ghulam Ishaq Khan
B. Muhammad Khan Junejo
C. Farooq Leghari
D. General Zia-ul-Haq
Correct Answer: A
1993 crisis: Ghulam Ishaq Khan. The Supreme Court restored Nawaz Sharif's government after the 1993 dissolution.
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1985 - Constitutional History - 8th Constitutional Amendment
For 1985 - Constitutional History - 8th Constitutional Amendmet, which option correctly gives the "post-Zia use"?
A. Muhammad Khan Junejo
B. Ghulam Ishaq Khan
C. Farooq Leghari
D. General Zia-ul-Haq
Correct Answer: B
Post-zia use: Ghulam Ishaq Khan. President Ghulam Ishaq Khan dismissed the PPP government in August 1990.
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1985 - Constitutional History - 8th Constitutional Amendment
For 1985 - Constitutional History - 8th Constitutional Amendmet, which option correctly gives the "1988 dismissal"?
A. Farooq Leghari
B. General Zia-ul-Haq
C. Muhammad Khan Junejo
D. Ghulam Ishaq Khan
Correct Answer: C
1988 dismissal: Muhammad Khan Junejo. Zia dissolved the National Assembly and dismissed Junejo's government in May 1988.