The primary function of the Parliament in a democratic system is:
a) Implementing laws
b) Enforcing laws
c) Making and amending laws
d) Conducting elections
Which house of the Parliament in Pakistan initiates money bills?
a) Senate
b) National Assembly
c) Supreme Court
d) Provincial Assembly
In Pakistan, the Parliament consists of:
a) Senate and National Assembly
b) Prime Minister and Chief Justice
c) Army Chief and President
d) Governors and Ministers
Who has the authority to present the annual budget in the Parliament?
a) President
b) Prime Minister
c) Finance Minister
d) Chief Justice
Which constitutional amendment strengthened the role of Parliament in Pakistan?
a) 2nd Amendment
b) 8th Amendment
c) 18th Amendment
d) 21st Amendment
What is the role of parliamentary committees in policy-making?
a) Executing policies
b) Reviewing and analyzing policies before approval
c) Enforcing laws
d) Controlling the judiciary
The term “bicameral legislature” means:
a) Parliament has one house
b) Parliament has two houses
c) Parliament is elected directly by people
d) Parliament has unlimited powers
Which branch of government is responsible for implementing policies made by Parliament?
a) Judiciary
b) Executive
c) Military
d) Election Commission
How does Parliament influence foreign policy?
a) By signing treaties
b) By approving international agreements and reviewing policies
c) By commanding the military
d) By appointing ambassadors
The process of law-making in Parliament begins with:
a) Presidential approval
b) Judicial interpretation
c) Introduction of a bill
d) Public voting
Who is responsible for approving constitutional amendments in Pakistan?
a) Supreme Court
b) Federal Cabinet
c) Parliament
d) President alone
Which entity monitors the implementation of policies passed by Parliament?
a) Supreme Court
b) Parliamentary Committees
c) President
d) Political parties
The Parliament ensures government accountability by:
a) Controlling the military
b) Conducting judicial trials
c) Questioning ministers and reviewing policies
d) Controlling the private sector
Which parliamentary tool is used to discuss important national policies?
a) Vote of no confidence
b) Budget session
c) Debate and discussion sessions
d) Presidential decree
The Parliament’s approval is mandatory for:
a) Declaring emergency
b) Conducting elections
c) Appointing judges
d) Making foreign visits
The term “legislative oversight” refers to:
a) Parliament monitoring government actions and policies
b) Parliament creating a new government
c) Parliament enforcing laws directly
d) Parliament appointing military officers
Which part of Parliament represents provinces equally in Pakistan?
a) National Assembly
b) Senate
c) Prime Minister’s Office
d) Supreme Court
The budget is presented in:
a) Senate
b) Supreme Court
c) National Assembly
d) Election Commission
What is the quorum requirement for a parliamentary session in Pakistan?
a) 25% of members
b) 50% of members
c) 33% of members
d) 20% of members
Which entity has the final say in passing a bill?
a) Supreme Court
b) Senate
c) National Assembly and Senate
d) President alone
How can Parliament remove a Prime Minister in Pakistan?
a) By Supreme Court order
b) By public voting
c) Through a vote of no confidence
d) By presidential order
The main function of opposition parties in Parliament is to:
a) Approve government policies
b) Criticize and provide alternatives to government policies
c) Conduct elections
d) Dismiss the judiciary
Which official presides over joint sessions of Parliament in Pakistan?
a) Prime Minister
b) Chief Justice
c) Speaker of the National Assembly
d) Senate Chairman
Which system ensures Parliament’s role in governance?
a) Martial law
b) Presidential system
c) Parliamentary system
d) Dictatorship
A bill rejected by one house of Parliament can be passed through:
a) Joint sitting of Parliament
b) Supreme Court ruling
c) Prime Minister’s approval
d) Presidential order
The power to dissolve the National Assembly lies with:
a) Supreme Court
b) Senate
c) President
d) Chief Election Commissioner
What happens when Parliament fails to pass the budget?
a) Government is dissolved
b) Elections are held
c) Government cannot function properly
d) Supreme Court takes control
Parliamentary approval is required for:
a) Passing laws
b) Military promotions
c) Court decisions
d) Private sector investments
The process of questioning ministers in Parliament is called:
a) Vote of confidence
b) Parliamentary inquiry
c) Question Hour
d) Budget debate
The primary role of the Senate in policy-making is to:
a) Represent provinces equally in legislation
b) Approve military decisions
c) Conduct elections
d) Implement laws
