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. Translation by MOZLEGAL – Mozambique's Legal Resource Portal www.mozlegal.com [email protected] Tel: +258 1 496900 – Fax: +258 1 496802 Directors: José Caldeira - [email protected] & Adrian Frey - [email protected] MOZLEGAL is a Project of José Caldeira & Associados - Attorneys & Consultants 23