Pakistan Affairs (P.A)
1947 - Present - Institution - NASenatePA
Who determines conclusively whether a federal Bill is a Money Bill?
A. Chairman Senate
B. President
C. Speaker of the National Assembly
D. Federal Finance Minister
Correct Answer: C
The Speaker's certificate is constitutionally conclusive.
Pakistan Affairs (P.A)
1947 - Present - Institution - NASenatePA
The Senate may make recommendations on a Money Bill within:
A. 14 days
B. 90 days
C. 30 days
D. 7 days
Correct Answer: A
The National Assembly considers but is not bound to accept the recommendations.
Pakistan Affairs (P.A)
1947 - Present - Institution - NASenatePA
A federal Money Bill can originate only in the:
A. Joint Sitting
B. Council of Common Interests
C. National Assembly
D. Senate
Correct Answer: C
The Senate cannot originate a Money Bill.
Pakistan Affairs (P.A)
1947 - Present - Institution - NASenatePA
Decisions at a joint sitting are ordinarily taken by:
A. Two-thirds of total membership
B. Majority of members present and voting
C. Unanimous provincial vote
D. Simple majority of the Senate only
Correct Answer: B
The Constitution uses the present-and-voting standard.
Pakistan Affairs (P.A)
1947 - Present - Institution - NASenatePA
Who ordinarily presides over a joint sitting of Parliament?
A. Speaker of the National Assembly
B. President
C. Chairman Senate
D. Prime Minister
Correct Answer: A
Article 72 gives the Speaker the presiding role.
Pakistan Affairs (P.A)
1947 - Present - Institution - NASenatePA
If the second House does not pass an ordinary Bill within ninety days, it may be considered by:
A. The Council of Common Interests
B. The Supreme Court
C. A Provincial Assembly
D. A joint sitting
Correct Answer: D
The originating House may request a joint sitting.
Pakistan Affairs (P.A)
1947 - Present - Institution - NASenatePA
An ordinary federal Bill may originate in:
A. National Assembly only
B. Either House
C. Senate only
D. A Provincial Assembly
Correct Answer: B
Article 70 permits ordinary federal Bills to begin in either House.
Pakistan Affairs (P.A)
1947 - Present - Institution - NASenatePA
At least how many National Assembly sessions must be held each year?
A. Three
B. Six
C. Two
D. Four
Correct Answer: A
The Constitution requires at least three sessions.
Pakistan Affairs (P.A)
1947 - Present - Institution - NASenatePA
The Senate must meet for at least how many working days each year?
A. 130
B. 90
C. 110
D. 100
Correct Answer: C
Article 61 adapts Article 54 by substituting 110 working days for the Senate.
Pakistan Affairs (P.A)
1947 - Present - Institution - NASenatePA
The National Assembly must meet for at least how many working days each year?
A. 130
B. 110
C. 90
D. 100
Correct Answer: A
The constitutional minimum is 130 working days.
Pakistan Affairs (P.A)
1947 - Present - Institution - NASenatePA
The maximum period between National Assembly sessions is:
A. 120 days
B. 180 days
C. 90 days
D. 60 days
Correct Answer: A
Not more than 120 days may intervene.
Pakistan Affairs (P.A)
1947 - Present - Institution - NASenatePA
A requisition to summon the National Assembly requires signatures of at least:
A. One-fifth of total membership
B. One-half of total membership
C. One-tenth of total membership
D. One-fourth of total membership
Correct Answer: D
The Speaker must summon it within fourteen days.
Pakistan Affairs (P.A)
1947 - Present - Institution - NASenatePA
The presiding officer ordinarily votes in a House:
A. On every question
B. Only in case of equality of votes
C. Only on Money Bills
D. Never under any circumstances
Correct Answer: B
The Chair has a casting vote in a tie.
Pakistan Affairs (P.A)
1947 - Present - Institution - NASenatePA
The quorum of the National Assembly, Senate and Provincial Assemblies is generally:
A. Ten members
B. One-fourth of total membership
C. One-third of total membership
D. One-half of total membership
Correct Answer: B
The Constitution requires one-fourth when quorum is questioned.
Pakistan Affairs (P.A)
1947 - Present - Institution - NASenatePA
The minimum age for Provincial Assembly membership is:
A. 30 years
B. 21 years
C. 35 years
D. 25 years
Correct Answer: D
Provincial membership qualifications follow the National Assembly age requirement.
Pakistan Affairs (P.A)
1947 - Present - Institution - NASenatePA
The minimum age for Senate membership is:
A. 35 years
B. 30 years
C. 40 years
D. 25 years
Correct Answer: B
A Senator must be at least thirty years old.
Pakistan Affairs (P.A)
1947 - Present - Institution - NASenatePA
The minimum age for National Assembly membership is:
A. 21 years
B. 30 years
C. 35 years
D. 25 years
Correct Answer: D
Article 62 sets 25 years for the National Assembly.
Pakistan Affairs (P.A)
1947 - Present - Institution - NASenatePA
A Provincial Assembly's normal term is:
A. Three years
B. Four years
C. Five years
D. Six years
Correct Answer: C
Each Provincial Assembly has a five-year term unless sooner dissolved.
Pakistan Affairs (P.A)
1947 - Present - Institution - NASenatePA
The National Assembly's normal term is:
A. Six years
B. Four years
C. Five years
D. Three years
Correct Answer: C
The term begins from the day of its first meeting.
Pakistan Affairs (P.A)
1947 - Present - Institution - NASenatePA
The term of office of the Chairman Senate is:
A. Five years
B. Six years
C. Three years
D. Two years
Correct Answer: C
The Chairman and Deputy Chairman hold three-year terms.