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| An idea, unlike a genetic trait, has to be taught in order to sustain its continuity. Democracy and its values is such an idea that has to be taught in form of civic education from generation to generation for it to work and achieve that continuity. It is important therefore, that our citizenry is continuously enlightened in civic matters to in order to effectively contribute to the governance of our country. |
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Conventional short form: Zambia Former: Northern Rhodesia Government type: Republic Capital: name: Lusaka Geographic coordinates: 15 25 S, 28 17 E Time difference: UTC+2 (7 hours ahead of Washington, DC during Standard Time) Administrative divisions: Zambia is divided into nine provinces, each administered by an appointed deputy minister. Each province is subdivided into several districts with a grand total of 72 districts. The 9 provinces are; Central, Copperbelt, Eastern, Luapula, Lusaka, Northern, North-Western, Southern, Western Independence: 24 October 1964 (from UK) National holiday: Independence Day, 24 October (1964) Constitution: 24 August 1991; amended in 1996 to establish presidential term limit Legal system: Based on English common law and customary law; judicial review of legislative acts in an ad hoc constitutional council; has not accepted compulsory ICJ jurisdiction. Suffrage: 18 years of age; universal Executive branch: Chief of state: President Rupiah Banda Cabinet: Cabinet appointed by the president from among the members of the National Assembly. Elections: President elected by popular vote for a five-year term (eligible for a second term); election last held 28 September 2006 (next to be held in 2011). Vice president appointed by the president. Legislative branch: Unicameral National Assembly (158 seats; 150 members are elected by popular vote, 8 members are appointed by the president, to serve five-year terms). Next to be held in 2011. Judicial branch: Supreme Court (the final court of appeal; justices are appointed by the president); High Court (has unlimited jurisdiction to hear civil and criminal cases) |
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