During a Proclamation of Emergency, by how long at a time may Parliament extend the life of the House of the People under Article 83(2)?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: A. Up to one year at a time, and not beyond six months after the Proclamation ceases
- Step 1: Article 83(2) of the Constitution says the House of the People, unless sooner dissolved, continues for five years from the date of its first meeting. Answer: Up to one year at a time, and not beyond six months after the Proclamation ceases. The proviso says that while a Proclamation of Emergency is in operation, Parliament may extend the period by law for a period not exceeding one year at a time and not extending in any case beyond six months after the Proclamation has ceased to operate. Why not the others: Six-month, two-year and three-year extensions are not what the proviso allows.
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