Parliamentary System & Judiciary MCQs in EST FGEI Constitution & Governance

Q81. Pakistan has which system of government under the 1973 Constitution?
a) Presidential
b) Parliamentary ☑
c) Semi-presidential
d) Unitary
Answer Explanation: Pakistan follows a parliamentary system, where the Prime Minister is the chief executive and the President is ceremonial.

Q82. Who is the head of government in Pakistan?
a) President
b) Prime Minister ☑
c) Chief Justice
d) Governor
Answer Explanation: The Prime Minister holds executive authority, leading the government and Cabinet.

Q83. Who is the head of state in Pakistan?
a) Prime Minister
b) President ☑
c) Chief Minister
d) Speaker
Answer Explanation: The President is the ceremonial head of state, representing Pakistan internationally.

Q84. How is the Prime Minister of Pakistan elected?
a) Direct vote by the people
b) Elected by National Assembly members ☑
c) Appointed by President without consultation
d) Selected by Supreme Court
Answer Explanation: The Prime Minister is elected by the majority of National Assembly members.

Q85. The term of the Prime Minister in Pakistan is:
a) 3 years
b) 4 years
c) 5 years ☑
d) 6 years
Answer Explanation: The Prime Minister’s term is five years, aligned with the National Assembly’s tenure.

Q86. The Cabinet of Pakistan is responsible to:
a) President
b) National Assembly ☑
c) Senate
d) Supreme Court
Answer Explanation: The Cabinet is collectively responsible to the National Assembly under the parliamentary system.

Q87. Which article of the Constitution defines the Prime Minister’s powers?
a) Article 90 ☑
b) Article 91
c) Article 92
d) Article 93
Answer Explanation: Article 90 vests executive authority in the Prime Minister, except those specifically assigned to the President.

Q88. The Prime Minister can be removed by:
a) President alone
b) Vote of no-confidence in National Assembly ☑
c) Supreme Court only
d) Military Chief
Answer Explanation: The National Assembly can remove the Prime Minister through a vote of no-confidence (Article 95).

Q89. The President can dissolve the National Assembly under Article 58 (before 18th Amendment) on:
a) Own discretion
b) Prime Minister’s advice ☑
c) Chief Justice recommendation
d) Senate approval
Answer Explanation: Before the 18th Amendment, the President could dissolve the Assembly on the advice of the Prime Minister.

Q90. The parliamentary system in Pakistan ensures:
a) Separation of powers only
b) Accountability of government to Parliament ☑
c) Executive powers to judiciary
d) Direct public election of Prime Minister
Answer Explanation: The parliamentary system ensures collective accountability of the Prime Minister and Cabinet to the National Assembly.