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The Constitution Of Islamic Republic Of Pakistan QUESTION #9387
Question 1
A constitutional amendment Bill under Article 239(1) must be passed in each House by what threshold?
  • Simple majority of present and voting
  • Absolute majority of total membership
  • Not less than two-thirds of total membership✔️
  • Three-fourths of total membership
Correct Answer Explanation
Article 239(1) requires the amendment Bill to be 'passed by the votes of not less than two-thirds of the total membership of the House' — a supermajority calculated on total seats, not merely those present and voting. This is a stricter threshold than ordinary legislation.