Constitution of Zambia (Amendment) Act, 2016: Difference between revisions
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! Feature !! Pre-2016 !! Post-2016 Reform (Key Articles) | ! Feature !! Pre-2016 !! Post-2016 Reform (Key Articles) | ||
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| '''Presidential Election''' || Simple plurality (First-Past-the-Post system). || Introduced the 50% + 1 majority threshold (Article 101), requiring an absolute majority and providing for a runoff if no candidate attains it. | | '''Presidential Election''' || Simple plurality ([[First-Past-the-Post system]]). || Introduced the 50% + 1 majority threshold (Article 101), requiring an absolute majority and providing for a runoff if no candidate attains it. | ||
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| '''Vice Presidency''' || Appointed by the President from among Members of Parliament. || Elected as a running mate (Article 110) alongside the President on the same ticket. | | '''Vice Presidency''' || Appointed by the President from among Members of Parliament. || Elected as a running mate (Article 110) alongside the President on the same ticket. | ||
