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Zambia's Constitutional History

Question 1 of 25 Grade: Ten - G10
Q1
The Mvunga Constitution Review Commission of 1991 recommended the reintroduction of:
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About this topic

Explore the fascinating journey of Zambia's constitutional development from colonial times to the present with this comprehensive Grade 10 Civic Education topic. Understand how Zambia's fundamental law has evolved to reflect changing political realities and citizen aspirations. This module covers key milestones including the 1964 Independence Constitution that ended colonial rule, subsequent amendments, and major constitutional review processes. Learn about the historical context that shaped each constitutional phase and the political debates that influenced constitutional design. Discover how constitutional changes have expanded rights protections, refined governance structures, and enhanced democratic practices in Zambia. Through detailed timelines and ECZ-aligned assessment questions, you'll master the historical narrative of Zambia's constitutional journey. This topic helps you appreciate the dynamic nature of constitutionalism and the ongoing efforts to perfect Zambia's governance framework. Perfect for students who want to understand the historical roots of current constitutional arrangements while preparing for examination success.

What you'll practise (25 questions)

  1. Which constitutional review commission recommended that only persons whose parents were Zambians by birth would qualify to be candidates for presidency?
  2. The Chona Constitution Review Commission of 1972 recommended the establishment of what type of political system?
  3. The Mvunga Constitution Review Commission of 1991 recommended the reintroduction of:
  4. The Zambian Constitution of 1996 re-established the House of Chiefs which had been abolished in the:
  5. The 1964 Zambian Constitution was inherited from the Northern Rhodesia self-government constitution of 1963. This constitution was designed to:
  6. The Chona Constitution Review Commission of 1972 recommended the establishment of a One Party State in Zambia. This recommendation led to the:
  7. The Mvunga Constitution Review Commission of 1991 recommended the reintroduction of multiparty democracy in Zambia. This recommendation led to the:
  8. The Mwanakatwe Constitution Review Commission of 1995 recommended that presidential candidates must have parents who were born in Zambia. This recommendation was intended to:
  9. The Mung'omba Constitution Review Commission of 2005 recommended the inclusion of social, economic, and cultural rights in the constitution. This recommendation was:
  10. The Technical Committee on the 2016 Constitution was appointed by President Michael Sata to draft a new constitution. The Committee's work led to the:
  11. The 2016 Zambian Constitution introduced several changes, including the provision for dual citizenship and the:
  12. The 2016 Zambian Constitution also introduced the provision for the election of the Vice President. This provision allows the Vice President to be:
  13. The 2016 Zambian Constitution also introduced the provision for the establishment of the Constitutional Court and the Court of Appeal. These courts were established to:
  14. The 50%+1 rule was introduced in the Zambian Constitution in:
  15. To be eligible to stand for President of Zambia, a candidate must be a citizen by birth or descent and at least:
  16. The Zambian Constitution was first adopted at independence in 1964. The 1964 Constitution was based on the:
  17. The 1964 Constitution was amended in 1973 to establish the One-Party State. This amendment was recommended by the:
  18. The One-Party State in Zambia meant that only one political party was allowed to exist. This party was:
  19. The One-Party State was abolished in 1991 following the recommendation of the:
  20. The 1991 Constitution reintroduced multiparty democracy in Zambia. This was the beginning of the:
  21. The 1996 Constitution was amended to require that presidential candidates have parents who were born in Zambia. This was recommended by the:
  22. The 1996 Constitution also established the House of Chiefs. The House of Chiefs was re-established after being abolished in the:
  23. The 2016 Constitution introduced several changes, including the 50%+1 rule for presidential elections and the:
  24. The 2016 Constitution also established the Constitutional Court and the Court of Appeal. These courts were established to:
  25. The 2016 Constitution also introduced the provision for the direct election of the Vice President. This means the Vice President is:

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