INSTRUCTIONS FOR CSS MOCK PAPER 2023
* Attempt any 5 questions.* Each question carries equal marks.
* Ensure you provide comprehensive answers, citing relevant sources where necessary.
* Ensure you provide comprehensive answers, citing relevant sources where necessary.
1. Explain the concept of "Rule of Law" and its significance in ensuring the fair administration of justice within a democratic setup. Discuss its practical application in any two countries (provided in syllabus).
2. Elaborate on the "Separation of Powers" principle. How do different constitutional structures like Parliamentary and Presidential systems handle this principle?
3. With regard to the "Independence of Judiciary", discuss its importance and the challenges faced in maintaining this independence. Provide examples from any two countries of your choice.
2. Elaborate on the "Separation of Powers" principle. How do different constitutional structures like Parliamentary and Presidential systems handle this principle?
3. With regard to the "Independence of Judiciary", discuss its importance and the challenges faced in maintaining this independence. Provide examples from any two countries of your choice.
4. Describe the key differences and similarities between the Constitutions of 1956, 1962, and 1973 of Pakistan. What were the historical contexts leading to the formation of each?
5. Discuss the significance of the "Right to Counsel" as a fundamental human right. How does it enhance the democratic fabric of a nation?
6. In the case of "Begum Nusrat Bhutto v. Chief of the Army Staff PLD 1977 SC 657", what were the primary legal arguments presented by both sides, and what was the Court's final decision?
7. Analyze the implications of the "Legal Framework Order, 1970" on the political landscape of Pakistan. How did it influence subsequent constitutional developments?
8. The "Objectives Resolution 1949" is often considered a foundational document for Pakistan. Discuss its main principles and its influence on the constitutional evolution of Pakistan.
