(2)
(a)
(b)
(c)
10.
The systems may include—
the movement system;
the multiparty system; and
any other democratic and representative political system.
Movement Political System. (Article 70)
The movement system is broad-based, inclusive and nonpartisan and is based on the following
principles—
(a)
participation of the people from grass root level in both local and national
matters;
(b)
fairness, responsibility and openness (good governance);
(c)
providing opportunities to citizens to join positions of leadership;
(d)
individual merit as a basis for election to political offices.
11.
Multiparty system. (Article 71)
A political party in the multiparty system shall be based upon the following principles—
(a)
must be national in character;
(b)
membership should not be based on sex, tribe, religion or other sectional
division;
(c)
the organisation shall be based on democratic principles;
(d)
members should be regularly elected from citizens of Uganda with due
consideration to gender;
(e)
accountability for sources and use of funds and assets; and
(f)
no person must be forced to join a party.
12.
Right to form political organisations. (Article 72)
(1)
The people of Uganda have a right to form political parties and other political
organisations.
(2)
Any person has a right to stand for an election as an independent candidate.
(3)
An organisation shall not operate as a political party or organisation unless it
is based on the principles laid down in the Constitution and is registered.
13.
Change of political systems. (Article 74)
(1)
A political system can be changed through a referendum upon request by
resolution supported by—
(a)
more than half of all members of Parliament;
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