Chapter 1 - Legal System

Question 1

The complainant in a civil case is called:

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The plaintiff

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Question 2

Accuser in the criminal case is the state. What is it termed as?

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Answer 2

Prosecutor

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Question 3

The standard of proof in a criminal case is:

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Answer 3

Prove guilt beyond reasonable doubt

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Question 4

Proving the case on a balance of probabilities is in which type of cases?

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Answer 4

Civil cases

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Question 5

Remedy available in the civil case is / are

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Answer 5

1. Damages
2. Specific performance
3. Injunction

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Question 6

Remedies available in a criminal case are?

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Answer 6

1. Fine
2. Imprisonment
3. Capital punishment

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Question 7

An injunction is:

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Answer 7

When the court stops the defendant from doing something

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Question 8

Specific performance refers to:

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Answer 8

When the court orders the defendant to do a certain task upon losing the case

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Question 9

The other name for precedent is:

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Answer 9

Case law

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Question 10

Part I of the constitution includes articles from:

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Introduction
Articles from 1-6

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Question 11

Part II of the constitution includes:

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Answer 11

Fundamental Rights & Principles of Policy
Articles 7-40

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Question 12

Part III of the constitution includes:

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Answer 12

The Federation of Pakistan
Articles 41-100

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Question 13

Part IV of the constitution includes:

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Answer 13

Provinces
Articles 101-140A

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Question 14

Part V of the constitution includes:

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Relations between Federation and Provinces
Articles 141-159

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Question 15

Part VI of the constitution includes:

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Finance, property, contracts & suits
Articles 160-174

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Question 16

Part VII of the constitution includes:

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The Judicature
Articles 175-212

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Question 17

Part VIII of the constitution includes:

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Answer 17

Elections
Articles 213-226

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Question 18

Part IX of the constitution includes:

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Islamic Provisions
Articles 227-231

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Question 19

Part X of the constitution includes:

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Emergency Provisions
Articles 232-237

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Question 20

Part XI of the constitution includes:

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Ammendment of Constitution
Articles 238-239

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Question 21

Part XII of the constitution includes:

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Miscellaneous
Articles 240-280

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Question 22

The First Schedule is about:

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Laws exempted from operation of Articles 8(1), 8(2), 8(3b) & 8(4)

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Question 23

The Second Schedule is about:

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Answer 23

Election of President

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Question 24

The Third Schedule is about:

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Answer 24

Oaths of Office

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Question 25

The Fourth Schedule is about: ## Footnote PAC - Peshawar

Answer 25

Legislative lists ## Footnote PAC - Peshawar

Question 26

The Fifth Schedule is about: ## Footnote PAC - Peshawar

Answer 26

Remuneration and Terms & Conditions of Service of Judges ## Footnote PAC - Peshawar

Question 27

The role of the president in the constitution of Pakistan is: ## Footnote PAC - Peshawar

Answer 27

Head of the state ## Footnote PAC - Peshawar

Question 28

The Prime Minister is considered to be ____ in the constitution of Pakistan. ## Footnote PAC - Peshawar

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Head of the government ## Footnote PAC - Peshawar

Question 29

The number of years in the tenure of a senate are: ## Footnote PAC - Peshawar

Answer 29

6 years ## Footnote PAC - Peshawar

Question 30

The members of the senate elect: ## Footnote PAC - Peshawar

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The Chairman and the deputy chairman ## Footnote PAC - Peshawar

Question 31

The National Assembly has seats in accordance with: ## Footnote PAC - Peshawar

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The population representation of each province ## Footnote PAC - Peshawar

Question 32

The most important function of the National Assembly is: ## Footnote PAC - Peshawar

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Law making and formulation of policies ## Footnote PAC - Peshawar

Question 33

There are 3 pillars of the state namely: ## Footnote PAC - Peshawar

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Legislature, Executive and Judiciary ## Footnote PAC - Peshawar

Question 34

The other names for National Assembly and Senate are: ## Footnote PAC - Peshawar

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Lower house and Upper house ## Footnote PAC - Peshawar

Question 35

There are 4 sources of law in Pakistan namely: ## Footnote PAC - Peshawar

Answer 35

Legislation Precedent Customs Agreement ## Footnote PAC - Peshawar

Question 36

Which type of bill may be passed without the input from the Senate? ## Footnote PAC - Peshawar

Answer 36

The Money Bill ## Footnote PAC - Peshawar

Question 37

What is the number of days before an ordinance is repealed if it is not passed by the houses? ## Footnote PAC - Peshawar

Answer 37

120 days ## Footnote PAC - Peshawar

Question 38

Delegated legislation is a power given to the: ## Footnote PAC - Peshawar

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Executive ## Footnote PAC - Peshawar

Question 39

What is the main criticism on delegated legislation? ## Footnote PAC - Peshawar

Answer 39

The fact that it takes away the law making from elected members to unelected executives ## Footnote PAC - Peshawar

Question 40

The advantages of delegated legislation are: ## Footnote PAC - Peshawar

Answer 40

Time saving for parliament Expert opinion of professionals Flexibility in terms of amendment in case a change is needed ## Footnote PAC - Peshawar