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Default C. Law questions split country-wise - No question repeated.

UNITED KINGDOM

  • "Cabinet is a responsible Executive in U.K." Elucidate. (2000)
  • Discuss the limitations on the British Parliamentary Sovereignty. (2001)
  • Is there any Character of Administrative Law in England? Elaborate. (2001)
  • Short Notes: The Statute of Westminster (1931) (2001)
  • The Parliament Act of 1911 as amended in 1948 made the House of Commons a dominant House of the British Parliament. Detail out. (2004)
  • Write a detailed note on powers of House of Commons. (2005)
  • What is the process of law making in England? (2005)
  • According to Bagehot: the cabinet is a “hypen and joins the executive and legislative departments together.” Explain the above statement with reference to British Cabinet (2007)
  • "The rule of law establishes the equality of all citizens before court of law." Comment with reference to British political system. (2008)
  • Distinguish between law and conventions and examine the importance of conventions in the British political system. (2008)
  • "The term Cabinet Government and Presidential Government are often used to draw the same distinction as is marked by the terms parliamentary executive and non-parliamentary executive .But unless these terms are carefully defined they may be misleading". Discuss with reference to UK and USA. (2008)
  • What are the sources of British Constitution? Explain them with reference to their significance. (2009)
  • Discuss the supremacy of British Parliament in its historical context by giving examples from British constitutional history. Are there any practical limitations on its supremacy? (2009)
  • "House of Lords has lost its utility and importance long ago,therefore it should either be abolished or reformed." Examine the statement in the light of the discussions taken place in united kingdom on the topic during last two decades and also give your own views on the subject. (2011)
  • ''Committee system increases the efficiency of a government''. Discuss the statement with special reference to the committee system in Westminister parliament and compare it with the system in united states of America. (2011)
  • Discuss the maxim that England is ruled not by reason but by parliament.Answer with the support of logical arguments.(2013)
  • Discuss the proposal on reforms published by the Labour Govt in the white paper, in Nov 1968, on future of Lords?(2013)
  • Why it is said that United Kingdom has an unwritten constitution? What are its advantages and disadvantages? Substantiate your answer with objective arguments.(2014)

BRITISH CONVENTION

  • What is the sanction behind the Convention? Substantiate your answer in the light of important British Conventions. (2001)
  • What is the importance of conventions in English Constitution? (2003)

UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
  • Short Notes: Judicial review in US. (2000)
  • Explain the anti-concentration of power provisions in the US Constitution. (2000)
  • Explain the different methods by which amendment to the American Constitution can be made. (2001)
  • Please comment on Charles Evans Hughe’s statement regarding the US constitution: “We are under constitution, but the constitution is what the judge say it is.” (2003)
  • The system of checks and balances in American political process is actually a corollary not contradiction of the principle of separation of powers. Elaborate. (2004)
  • The judgement in Marbury Vs Madison (1803) case by the United State's Supreme Court empowered it as guarantor of the Constitution. Discuss. (2004)
  • What is the role of American Constitution in making USA a strong, nation and a super power? Discuss with reference to the strengths of US Constitution as you see them. (2005)
  • Discuss the Committee System in the USA. Compare it with that in England. (2006)
  • Discuss the check and balance system in the US constitution with special reference to the powers of the President of United States. (2007)
  • Which Chamber of the legislature is more powerful in most bicameral legislatures? Why is this ? Do you agree with view that US Senate is the most powerful second Chamber of the world? Justify your answer. (2007)
  • “It seems in most federal governments the settlement of disputes about the meaning of the division of powers is confided to a body appointed and dismissible by general government.” Prof K C Wheare. Discuss the above observation with special reference to the powers of superior courts in the constitution of USA, India and Pakistan (2007)
  • "The term Cabinet Government and Presidential Government are often used to draw the same distinction as is marked by the terms parliamentary executive and non-parliamentary executive .But unless these terms are carefully defined they may be misleading".Discuss with reference to UK and USA. (2008)
  • Explain the concept of ‘Due Process of Law’ under US Constitution and compare it with ‘Rule of Law’ in United Kingdom. (2009)
  • Discuss in detail the role of Senate in USA? (2009)
  • Discuss the election, powers and removal of the president of USA. (2010)
  • The three pillars of the government in USA have been taken apart from each other by the doctrine of separation of powers and cemented together by the doctrine of checks and balances. Critically examine the statement. (2011)
  • Discuss in detail the system of checks and balances in the constitution and the political structure of the united states. Attempt the question in the light of the federalist principle as advocated by the then president James Madison.(2014)

FORMER USSR
  • "Supreme Soviet was a rubber stamp legislature in Soviet Union". Elaborate. (2000)
  • Short Notes: Presidium of USSR. (2000)
  • Short Notes: Supreme Soviet of USSR (2004)
  • Short Notes: Soviet President (2004)
  • Short Notes: Democratic Centralism in USSR (2004)
  • Were there any rights conferred upon the citizens in the Constitution of former USSR? If so, discuss their comprehensiveness. (2005)
  • How was the sensitive and complicated issue of nationalities in the former USSR solved by the Stalin Constitution? (2006)
  • Critically examine the powers and functions of Soviet President under present constitution. (2007)
  • The 1936 constitution of USSR is characterized with democratic centralism.Analyse the relevant provisions of the constitution paving way to the said assumption. (2011)
  • Discuss the structure of Supreme court of Russian Federation?(2013)

PAKISTAN
  • "Devolution plan is power to people in Pakistan". Comment. (2000)
  • Short Notes: Council of Common Interest under the 1973 Constitution of Pakistan. (2001)
  • Objective Resolution is an effective and operative part of the Constitution of Pakistan, 1973 and no court can refuse to enforce it. Please comment on it. (2002)
  • Article 8 of the Constitution, 1973 says that the state shall not make any laws inconsistent with or in derogation of Fundamental Rights. Do you think that both the provisions are inconsistent with each other? Give your arguments. (2002)
  • The Constitution of Pakistan 1962 was federal only in name, in fact it was a unitary constitution with a highly centralized system of government. Please comment. (2002)
  • It was not before a decade after independence that Pakistan could get its first constitution. What were the causes of delay? (2002)
  • Which of the three Constitutions of Pakistan i.e. 1956, 1962 and 1973 is the best and more comprehensive. Give an analytical comparison. (2003)
  • Discuss the administrative structure of judicature in tracheotomy of powers under the Constitution of Pakistan. (2003)
  • Short Notes: National Security Council of Pakistan (2004)
  • Critically examine the Federal character of Pakistani Constitution. (2004)
  • Highlight the viewpoint of critics on seventeenth amendment in the Constitution of Pakistan. Give your own comments. (2005)
  • Discuss the Constitution, functions and powers of Federal Shariat Court in Pakistan. (2006)
  • Describe the powers and jurisdiction of Supreme Court of Pakistan under 1973 constitution with special reference to the role played by it in the constitutional development in the country. (2007)
  • “It seems in most federal governments the settlement of disputes about the meaning of the division of powers is confided to a body appointed and dismissable by general government.” Prof K C Wheare. Discuss the above observation with special reference to the powers of superior courts in the constitution of USA, India and Pakistan (2007)
  • Discuss the provisions of Pakistan Constitution relating to Human Rights. (2009)
  • "Articles 62 and 63 of the Constitution of Islamic Republic of Pakistan 1973 just adorn the legislation, but infact are far from being actually practiced." Do you agree? (2010)
  • "Paradoxically, the special position of Islam in the constitution of Pakistan has proved less problematic." Discuss. (2010)
  • "The right not to be deprived of one's life or liberty without the authority of law was not the creation of the constitution. Such right existed before the Constitution came into force." Discuss in the light of the statement, the protection afforded to personal freedom under the Constitutions of India and Pakistan. (2010)
  • "Despite parliamentary form of governments in India and Pakistan, the presidents of both the countries stand poles apart from each other." Discuss. (2010)
  • Provincial autonomy is the long persisting demand of the provinces in Pakistan.In your opinion to what extant did the constitutional (18th amendment)act,2010,satisfy the said demand? (2011)
  • Critically examine the amended procedure as to the appointment of the judges under the constitution of Islamic republic of Pakistan,1973.compare it with the relevant provisions in Indian constitution. (2011)
  • In what matters the Supreme Court of Pakistan exercise Original jurisdiction? Illustrate by quoting the facts, decision and reasons of a decided case. (2012)
  • Which public office holders in Pakistan enjoy constitutional protection from proceedings against them? Explain the nature and extent of such protection.(2012)
  • Discuss the mechanism provided in article 38 of the constitution of Pakistan 1973 for the promotion of social and economic well being of the people of Pakistan.(2013)
  • The principle of Judicial Review has built its enclave stronger in almost all Constitutions of Democratic feature?Why it has been under criticism in legal circles of Pakistan?(2013)
  • Critically appreciate the 18th amendment in the constitution of Pakistan.(2014)
  • Judiciary is the watch dog institution in Pakistan. Comment upon the statement in the backdrop of Judicial activism in the country since a couple of years.(2014)

INDIA
  • Analyse the federal character of the Indian Constitution. (2000)
  • The Indian Constitution has set up “a quasi-federal government” in India. Explain and comment. (2001)
  • Article 51-A of the Indian Constitution enumerates Fundamental Duties of its citizens. Do you think it is a useless piece of drafting which can never be enforced? (2002)
  • “The Rajya Sabba is not a second chamber; it is instead a secondary chamber”. Discuss. (2003)
  • Analyze the emergency powers of the Indian President. (2004)
  • What are the Directive Principles of State Policy in Indian Constitution? Distinguish them from fundamental rights. (2006)
  • “It seems in most federal governments the settlement of disputes about the meaning of the division of powers is confided to a body appointed and dismissable by general government.” Prof K C Wheare. Discuss the above observation with special reference to the powers of superior courts in the constitution of USA, India and Pakistan (2007)
  • Discuss the powers, structures and functions of Lok Sabha (LOWER HOUSE) under the constitution of India. (2008)
  • Explain Federation under the Constitution of India. (2009)
  • "The right not to be deprived of one's life or liberty without the authority of law was not the creation of the constitution. Such right existed before the Constitution came into force." Discuss in the light of the statement, the protection afforded to personal freedom under the Constitutions of India and Pakistan. (2010)
  • "Despite parliamentary form of governments in India and Pakistan, the presidents of both the countries stand poles apart from each other." Discuss. (2010)
  • Indian constitution preaches democracy and secularism in theory,but practice is otherwise.Discuss the statement in the light of the constitutional provisions and historical events taken place in India. (2011)
  • The insertion of word "Secular" in the preamble of constitution of India has been productive of more mischief than benefit. Comment on the opinion of an academician.(2012)
  • Examine the basic principles of the Indian Constitution.(2014)

FRANCE
  • "French Presidency is symbol of political stability and continuity". Comment. (2000)
  • “The French branches of government stand in between the British and American.” Discuss fully. (2003)
  • Examine critically the authority conferred on the President by the French Constitution. (2004)
  • What restrictions the French Constitution puts on the parliamentary sovereignty? (2005)
  • Discuss with elaboration the salient features of the constitution of the Fifth Republic. (2006)
  • French Parliament under the fifth Republic is a “Rationalized parliament”. Discuss (2007)
  • "President in Fifth Republic of France is the symbol of Bonapartism"? Comment. (2008)
  • Explain the system of Droit Administrating in France. (2009)
  • Discuss in detail the relation between parliament and the government in France.(2012)

COMPARISON AND CONTRAST
  • What do you understand by “Rule of Law”? Compare “Rule of Law” with “Droit Administration? (2002)
  • Give a detailed comparison of American Congress and British Parliament. (2002)
  • Compare and contrast the powers of Pakistan’s President with those of American President. (2003)
  • Compare the process of removal of President in Pakistan and USA. Which of them is more practicable? (2005)
  • Discuss the Committee System in the USA. Compare it with that in England. (2006)
  • Compare the power and positions of senate of Pakistan and USA. (2008)
  • Compare and contrast the powers of the President of the USA with those of the British Prime Minister. (2008)
  • Explain the concept of ‘Due Process of Law’ under US Constitution and compare it with ‘Rule of Law’ in United Kingdom. (2009)
  • ''Committee system increases the efficiency of a government''. Discuss the statement with special reference to the committee system in Westminister parliament and compare it with the system in united states of America. (2011)
  • Critically examine the amended procedure as to the appointment of the judges under the constitution of Islamic republic of Pakistan,1973.compare it with the relevant provisions in Indian constitution. (2011)
  • How would you compare the powers of American President with those of British Prime Minister? Give an analytical account.(2012)
  • Compare the procedure of appointment of judges of the superior judiciary of Pakistan and India.(2013)
  • How would you compare the functions of American president with the president of French?(2013)
  • Make a comparative analysis of the salient features of the constitutions of the former soviet Union and the present day Russian Federation.(2014)
  • Compare the constitutional responsibilities of the French President with his American counterpart.(2014)

RULE OF LAW
  • What do you understand by “Rule of Law”? Compare “Rule of Law” with “Droit Administration? (2002)
  • "The rule of law establishes the equality of all citizens before court of law." Comment with reference to British political system. (2008)
  • "In many continental countries, and notably in France, there exists a scheme of administrative law known to Frenchmen as driot administrative - which rests on ideas foreign to the fundamental assumption of our English Common law and specially to what we have termed the rule of law." (2010)
  • What do you understand by the doctrine of "Parliamentary Sovereignty" or the traditional view of legislative supremacy? What is the role of rival law makers in a hierarchy of laws?(2012)

DROIT ADMINISTRATIVE
  • Define the term ‘Driot Administrative’ or ‘Administrative Law’ and discuss its characteristics. (2001)
  • What do you understand by “Rule of Law”? Compare “Rule of Law” with “Droit Administration? (2002)
  • Explain the system of Droit Administrating in France. (2009)
  • "In many continental countries, and notably in France, there exists a scheme of administrative law known to Frenchmen as driot administratif - which rests on ideas foreign to the fundamental assumption of our English Common law and specially to what we have termed the rule of law." (2010)

MISCELLANEOUS
  • Constitution should be revised every 25 years or so to enable the new generation that have come to age to subscribe to it (Thomas Jefferson) Comment. (2006)
  • Examine critically the relative merits and demerits of the Bi-Party System and Multi-Party System. (2006)
  • "The power and jurisdiction of parliament, says, "Sir Edward Coke, is so transcendent and absolute, that it can not be confined, either for causes or persons, within any bounds." Discuss. (2010)
  • Highlight the purpose of constitution and the principle of constitutionalism. Elaborate various characteristics which could be used to identify the nature of a constitution.(2012)
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