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The judicial system deals with the appointment of ______, High Court, and Supreme Court.
The judicial system deals with the appointment of ______, High Court, and Supreme Court.
judges
The Defence and National Security deals with the functions of the Zambia Defence ______.
The Defence and National Security deals with the functions of the Zambia Defence ______.
Forces
The local government system deals with the structure and functions of local ______.
The local government system deals with the structure and functions of local ______.
councils
The Zambia Police Service is part of the Defence and National ______.
The Zambia Police Service is part of the Defence and National ______.
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The Industrial Relations Court is chaired by a ______ and Deputy Chairman.
The Industrial Relations Court is chaired by a ______ and Deputy Chairman.
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The Zambian Constitution begins with a ______ which introduces the document.
The Zambian Constitution begins with a ______ which introduces the document.
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The Preamble states, ‘We, the people of Zambia by our ______, assembled in our Parliament, having solemnly resolved...'
The Preamble states, ‘We, the people of Zambia by our ______, assembled in our Parliament, having solemnly resolved...'
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The Zambian Constitution declares Zambia as a sovereign ______ state.
The Zambian Constitution declares Zambia as a sovereign ______ state.
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The Constitution emphasizes that Zambia shall forever remain a ______, indivisible, multiparty and democratic sovereign state.
The Constitution emphasizes that Zambia shall forever remain a ______, indivisible, multiparty and democratic sovereign state.
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The section on national sovereignty includes a ______ of Zambia as a sovereign state.
The section on national sovereignty includes a ______ of Zambia as a sovereign state.
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The Zambian Constitution aims to enact and give ______ to its people.
The Zambian Constitution aims to enact and give ______ to its people.
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The Constitution asserts that Zambia shall maintain its sovereignty as a ______ state.
The Constitution asserts that Zambia shall maintain its sovereignty as a ______ state.
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Part of the content of the Zambian Constitution includes the ______ of Zambia as a sovereign state.
Part of the content of the Zambian Constitution includes the ______ of Zambia as a sovereign state.
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The functions of the Bank of ______ are essential to national finance.
The functions of the Bank of ______ are essential to national finance.
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One of the primary roles of the Bank of Zambia is to issue the ______.
One of the primary roles of the Bank of Zambia is to issue the ______.
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The Bank of Zambia is responsible for determining monetary ______.
The Bank of Zambia is responsible for determining monetary ______.
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The Bank of Zambia regulates banking and financial ______.
The Bank of Zambia regulates banking and financial ______.
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The commission is subject only to the Constitution and other ______ officers.
The commission is subject only to the Constitution and other ______ officers.
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The Bank of Zambia oversees both financial and non-banking ______.
The Bank of Zambia oversees both financial and non-banking ______.
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A commission shall regulate the activities of banks and financial ______.
A commission shall regulate the activities of banks and financial ______.
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The commission's functions are outlined in the ______ of Zambia.
The commission's functions are outlined in the ______ of Zambia.
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The Defence Force and national security services shall be ______ and patriotic.
The Defence Force and national security services shall be ______ and patriotic.
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The Defence Force and national security services shall be ______ and professional.
The Defence Force and national security services shall be ______ and professional.
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The Defence Force and national security services shall be ______ and competent.
The Defence Force and national security services shall be ______ and competent.
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The Defence Force and national security services shall not serve the ______ or cause of a particular organisation.
The Defence Force and national security services shall not serve the ______ or cause of a particular organisation.
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The Defence Force and national security services shall not act against a ______ interest permitted in this Constitution.
The Defence Force and national security services shall not act against a ______ interest permitted in this Constitution.
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The Defence Force and national security services shall not act against a political interest or cause ______ in this Constitution.
The Defence Force and national security services shall not act against a political interest or cause ______ in this Constitution.
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The Defence Force and national security services shall not serve any ______ interests.
The Defence Force and national security services shall not serve any ______ interests.
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Fifty plus one percent is required for one ______ in the general elections.
Fifty plus one percent is required for one ______ in the general elections.
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The recommendations led to the enactment of the current Amended Zambian ______.
The recommendations led to the enactment of the current Amended Zambian ______.
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A constitution can be made through a Constituent Assembly and ______ Review Commission.
A constitution can be made through a Constituent Assembly and ______ Review Commission.
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A Constituent Assembly is a body of representatives selected by their respective ______ groups.
A Constituent Assembly is a body of representatives selected by their respective ______ groups.
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Representatives are drawn from Churches, learning institutions, Trade Unions, and ______ Society.
Representatives are drawn from Churches, learning institutions, Trade Unions, and ______ Society.
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The Constitutional Review Commission is a group appointed by the ______ to collect views from the general public.
The Constitutional Review Commission is a group appointed by the ______ to collect views from the general public.
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The constitution-making process is a legally acceptable process that countries use to make their supreme ______.
The constitution-making process is a legally acceptable process that countries use to make their supreme ______.
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The process of making a constitution often involves public participation to ensure that it reflects the will of the ______.
The process of making a constitution often involves public participation to ensure that it reflects the will of the ______.
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Zambia gained independence on 24th October, ______.
Zambia gained independence on 24th October, ______.
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The constitution Zambia inherited was from Northern ______.
The constitution Zambia inherited was from Northern ______.
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The provisions in the 1963 constitution were meant to safeguard the interests of ______ settlers.
The provisions in the 1963 constitution were meant to safeguard the interests of ______ settlers.
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From 1964 to ______, Zambia has had five Constitutional Review Commissions.
From 1964 to ______, Zambia has had five Constitutional Review Commissions.
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The Constitutional Review Commissions in Zambia are usually named after the ______ persons of the commission.
The Constitutional Review Commissions in Zambia are usually named after the ______ persons of the commission.
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The first Constitutional Review Commission was established in ______.
The first Constitutional Review Commission was established in ______.
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The 1972 commission recommended the establishment of a One ______ State.
The 1972 commission recommended the establishment of a One ______ State.
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The constitutional framework that Zambia initially had aimed to protect the interests of ______.
The constitutional framework that Zambia initially had aimed to protect the interests of ______.
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Study Notes
Zambian Constitution Structure and Content
- The Zambian Constitution begins with a preamble.
- The preamble declares Zambia as a sovereign, democratic, unitary, indivisible, multi-party, and democratic state.
- The preamble states that the people of Zambia, through their representatives in Parliament, have resolved to maintain Zambia's sovereignty.
Parts of the 1996 Zambian Constitution
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National Sovereignty: Declares Zambia as a sovereign state.
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The Judiciary: Covers courts, judge appointments, High Court, Supreme Court, and Industrial Relations Court leadership.
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Defence and National Security: Outlines the functions of the Zambian Defence Forces, Police, Prisons, and Security Intelligence Services.
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Local Government System: Describes the structure and functions of local councils.
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Defence Forces Characteristics: Must be nationalistic, patriotic, professional, disciplined, competent, non-partisan, and not act against political interests or causes permitted by the constitution.
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Bank of Zambia Functions: Issues currency, determines monetary policy, and regulates banks and financial services.
Constitution Making and Adoption Processes
- Constitution Making Process: A legally acceptable process to create a nation's supreme law.
- Constituent Assembly: A body of representatives elected by interest groups to formulate, amend, or adopt a country's constitution.
- Representatives: Drawn from churches, learning institutions, trade unions, civil society, student bodies, and special-interest groups.
- Constitutional Review Commission (CRC): A group appointed by the President to gather public views on constitutional content.
Zambian Constitutional Review Commissions
- First CRC (1972): Recommended a one-party state. Led to amendments.
- Five Constitutional Review Commissions (CRCs): Have improved Zambia's constitution since independence in 1964.
- CRC Naming Convention: Commissions are usually named after their chairpersons.
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This quiz covers the structure and content of the Zambian Constitution, including key elements like national sovereignty, the judiciary, defense forces, and local government systems. Test your understanding of Zambia's constitutional framework and its democratic principles.
