CONSTITUTION OF THE REPUBLIC OF MOZAMBIQUE
Article 75
Formation of Political Parties
1. In deep respect for national unity and democratic values, political parties shall
be bound by the principles enshrined in the Constitution and in the law.
2. In their formation and in the realisation of their objectives, political parties shall,
in particular:
a) be national in scope;
b) defend national interests;
c) contribute to the formation of public opinion, particularly on major national
issues;
d) strengthen the patriotic spirit of citizens and the consolidation of the
Mozambican Nation.
3. Parties shall contribute towards peace and stability in the country through the
political and civic education of citizens.
4. The formation, structure and operation of parties shall be regulated by law.
Article 76
Names
Political parties shall be prohibited from using names containing expressions that
are directly related to any religious denominations or churches, and from using
emblems that may be confused with national or religious symbols.
Article 77
Resorting to Armed Violence
Political parties shall be prohibited from advocating or resorting to armed
violence in order to change the political or social order of the country.
Article 78
Social organisations
1. Social organisations, as associations with their own interests and affinities,
play an important role in promoting democracy and in the participation of citizens
in public affairs.
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