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Legislature

Zambia
  • English
    1. A Member of Parliament shall be elected in accordance with Article 47 (2) and this Article.
    2. The National Assembly shall consist of—
    a. one hundred and fifty-six members directly elected on the basis of a simple majority vote under the first-past-the-post system;
    b. not more than eight nominated members;
    c. the Vice-President;
    ... (Art. 68)

Legislature

Zambia
  • English
    1. Parliament shall enact legislation through Bills passed by the National Assembly and assented to by the President.
    … (Art. 63)

Legislature

Zambia
  • English
    1. There is established the Parliament of Zambia which consists of the President and the National Assembly.
    2. The legislative authority of the Republic is vested in and exercised by Parliament.
    3. A person or body, other than Parliament, shall not have power to enact legislation, except as conferred by this Constitution.
    ... (Art. 62)

Legislature

Zambia
  • English
    The legislative authority of the Republic derives from the people of Zambia and shall be exercised in a manner that protects this Constitution and promotes the democratic governance of the Republic. (Art. 61)

Legislature

Zambia
  • English
    1. Subject to clause (2), a person is eligible to be elected as a Member of Parliament, if that person—
    a. is a citizen;
    b. is at least twenty-one years old;
    c. is a registered voter;
    d. has obtained, as a minimum academic qualification, a grade twelve certificate or its equivalent; and
    e. declares that person’s assets and liabilities, as prescribed.
    ... (Art. 70)

Legislature

Zambia
  • English
    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; ... (Art. 45)

Legislature

Zambia
  • English
    1. The President may nominate a person referred to in Article 68 (2) (b) where the President considers it necessary to enhance the representation of special interests, skills or gender in the National Assembly.
    2. A person may be nominated as a Member of Parliament if the person qualifies to be elected as such under Article 70.
    ... (Art. 69)