Modern political system and Types of political system

They are differentiated from of Modern political system on the basis of the principles of: Democracy Modernity. A political system is said to be democratic if its political subsystem, like political parties or interest groups, enjoy autonomy with regard to the decision-making governmental system. If not, it is a traditional political system. Hence there are four types of political systems,...

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Definition of party system

A political party has been defined as an organized body of people who stand for certain principles and policies in political life of the country, by whose co – operation they seek to promote the interest of the country as a whole. According to, Edmund Burke: A political party is a body of men united for promoting by their joint endeavors the national interest, upon some particular principle in...

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Theory of the separation of powers

Since the ancient day of Aristotle, political writers have recognized the threefold distribution of governmental functions or powers. They are The law making or legislature power The law-enforcing or executive power. The law adjudicating or judicial power. Each power is exercised by its own department or organ of government. Montesquieu theory of the separation of powers Montesquieu explained...

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Relationship of political science with history and sociology.

Political science and history There is closed and intimate relationship between political science and history. The relationship between political science and history is beautifully explained by. John Seeley History without political science has no fruit and political science without history has no root”. To quote the same author again. Politics is vulgar when not liberalized by history and history...

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Austin’s theory of sovereignty (monistic view)

In the 19th century the theory of sovereignty as a legal concept was perfected by Austin, an English Jurist. He is regarded as a greatest exponent of Monistic Theory. In his book Province of Jurisprudence Determined (1832) Austin observed if a determinate human superior, not in the habit of obedience to a like superior, receives habitual obedience from the bulk of a given society, that determinate...

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Relation between the National Assembly and the Senate

The National Assembly has been granted more power than the powers granted to the Senate. Responsibility The Executive is collectively responsible only to the National Assembly and not to the Senate. Sole Body The national assembly is the sole body to vote upon the demand for grants of money. Money bills can be introduced Money bills can be introduced only in the National Assembly. Conclusion...

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The Federal Shariat Court

The Federal Shariat Court of Pakistan is a court which has the power to examine and determine whether the laws of the country comply with Shari'a law. It consists of 8 Muslim judges appointed by the President of Pakistan after consulting the Chief Justice of this Court, from amongst the serving or retired judges of the Supreme Court or a High Court or from amongst persons possessing the qualifications...

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Supreme judicial council, Composition and Powers of Supreme judicial council

Supreme judicial council The article 209 has been examined by the Supreme Court of Pakistan - The Supreme Judicial Council of Pakistan is a body of judges empowered under Article 209 of the constitution of Pakistan to hear cases of misconduct against judges. Composition The composition of the Council is set out in the constitution as: The Chief Justice. The two next most senior judges...

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Relation between the National Assembly and the Senate

Relation between the National Assembly and the Senate The National Assembly has been granted more power than the powers granted to the Senate.  Responsibility The Executive is collectively responsible only to the National Assembly and not to the Senate.  Sole Body The national assembly is the sole body to vote upon the demand for grants of money.  Money bills can be introduced Money...

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Summoning and Prorogation of National Assembly

Summoning and Prorogation of National Assembly The procedure regarding summoning and prorogation of the Senate is the same as that National Assembly. In normal circumstances the Senate is to be summoned by the President, and in this case he has the power to prorogue it. However, the Senate can also be summoned by the Chairman if he is asked for by not less than one-fourth members of the senate....

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Election of the chairman and deputy chairman, Duties of the Chairman

Before, transacting any business, except the oath taking ceremony, the senate will chose its Chairman and Deputy Chairman among its members. If the office of Chairman or Deputy Chairman becomes vacant, the Senate will elect another member as a Chairman or Deputy Chairman as the case may be. Oath of the office. It is circumvent upon the Chairman and Deputy Chairman to take an oath before the Senate...

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How chief election commissioner can be appointed and removed from the office?

How chief election commissioner can be appointed and removed from the office? The chief election commissioner is appointed by the president in his direction and no person shall be appointed as commissioner unless he is, or has been a judge of the Supreme Court or is, or has been, a judge of the high court. But it is a condition precedent that the judge of high court must be such who can be eligible...

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How chief election commissioner can be appointed and removed from the office?

How chief election commissioner can be appointed and removed from the office? The chief election commissioner is appointed by the president in his direction and no person shall be appointed as commissioner unless he is, or has been a judge of the Supreme Court or is, or has been, a judge of the high court. But it is a condition precedent that the judge of high court must be such who can be eligible...

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Jurisdiction of the high court and The writ jurisdiction

Jurisdiction of the high court The jurisdiction of high court is defined in the constitution. But, unlike the Supreme Court, its jurisdiction extends to both judicial and administrative matters. It is mainly because a high court is the highest court in the province, and supervises the work of the subordinate courts in it. The writ jurisdiction  flows from the constitution, while its...

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Removal of the judge of high court.

Removal of the judge of high court. If, on information received from the supreme judicial council or from any other source, the president is of the opinion that a judge of the high court is incapable of properly performing his duties due to physical or mental incapacity or he has been guilty of gross misconduct, the president shall direct the supreme judicial council to inquire into the matter....

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Write note on the appointment of the additional judges?

Write note on the appointment of the additional judges? If the office of the judge of high court is vacant at any time or a judge is absent or unable to perform his duties due to any reason, or there is a need to increase the number of judges of a high court, the president may appoint a person as an additional judge of the high court for such a period as the president may determine. But his period...

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jurisdiction of Supreme Court

Discuss the following jurisdiction of Supreme Court? Original jurisdiction The Supreme Court shall have a exclusive original jurisdiction in any dispute in any two or more government. This jurisdiction shall exercise just to pronounce declaratory judgment only. (Art. 184) The Supreme Court without prejudice to the provisions of Article 199, shall, if it considers that a question of public importance...

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How are the auditor general of Pakistan appointed and removed and what are the function and powers?

How are the auditor general of Pakistan appointed and removed and what are the function and powers? Appointed of auditor general The auditor general is appointed by president. Before entering upon office the auditor general shall make before the chief justice of Pakistan oath in the form of set out in the third schedule. His term and condition of service, including the term of office is determined...

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