Constitution of Zambia (Amendment)
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(d) maintain a clean and healthy environment;
(e) provide national, defence and military service when called
upon by the State; and
(f) co-operate with law enforcement agencies for the
maintenance and enforcement of law and order.
(2)
A citizen shall endeavour to—
(a) acquire basic understanding of this Constitution and
promote its ideals and objectives;
(b) register and vote, if eligible, in national and local government
elections and referenda;
(c) develop one’s abilities to the greatest possible extent
through acquisition of knowledge, continuous learning
and the development of skills;
(d) foster national unity and live in harmony with others; and
(e) understand and enhance Zambia’s place in the international
community.
44. A reference in this Part to the citizenship of the parent of
a person at the time of the birth of that person shall, in relation to a
person born after the death of that person’s parent, be construed
as a reference to the citizenship of the parent at the time of the
parent’s death.
Reference to
citizenship
of parent
PART V
REPRESENTATION OF THE PEOPLE
Electoral Systems and Process
45. (1) The electoral systems provided for in Article 47 for
the election of President, Member of Parliament or councillor shall
ensure—
(a) that citizens are free to exercise their political rights;
(b) universal adult suffrage based on the equality of a vote;
(c) fair representation of the various interest groups in society;
and
(d) gender equity in the National Assembly or council.
(2) The electoral process and system of administering elections
shall ensure—
Principles of
electoral
systems and
process