Democracy
democracy & rule of law
The government would like to get the public more involved in politics and society.
political parties
Zambian is a parliamentary democracy with various political parties. National political parties can receive government grants to subsidise their activities.
workings of democracy
In a democracy citizens elect their own representatives. For this reason it is important for citizens to take an interest in what is going on in society. The government would like to get the public more involved in politics and society.
Role of representatives in a democracy
Citizens elect their representatives, choosing people they feel will promote their interests. Representatives must therefore be aware of the social issues of the day. To stay informed of current events, they confer with members of the public and a wide variety of interest groups, for example during working visits. They also answer questions by email and letter.
Citizens’ influence in a democracy
Citizens can also influence local or national politics by taking action themselves, for example by sending emails to members of parliament or ward councilor .