Introduction
The pictures below will help learners have an overview of what a referendum is all about. take time to explore at these pictures below. 
Zambia held a referendum on 11 August 2016 alongside with the general elections. This is because Article 79 of the constitution (amended clause) requires a referendum in which citizens either accept or rejected the proposed bill of rights. The bill of right are the cornerstone of democracy in Zambia as it protects the right of all citizens and ensures that government does not infringe on these rights.However that, referendum failed due to failure of voters to reach 50% needed for the amendment of bill of rights.
the aim of this webquest is to help you dig into different resources and come up with a better understanding of what a referendum is all about.
intended learners are secondary school students of civic education, ( grade 11A of Munali secondary school).
Task
In groups of 5 with relevant Internet resources provided, your task is to answer the following questions below. Then after, present and share your findings with the rest of your classmates.
Those interested to aim superior marks, you may additionally produce a brief report about why the 2016 referendum failed.
(1) what is referendum?
(a) it is book of rights
(b) it is an article in the constitution of Zambia
(c) it is voting yes or no on a national issue
(d) non of the above
(2) Why did referendum fail?
(a) because people wanted it to fail
(b) because people did not understand it
(c) because Zambia is a democratic country
(d) non of the above
(3) what was the purpose of the 2016 referendum?
(a) to amend article 79 and the bill of rights
(b) to dissolve parliament
(c) to change the constitution
(d) all of the above
(4) who is required to vote in the referendum?
(a) members of parliament.
(b) teachers.
(c) registered voters.
(d) anyone who is above 18 years and a holder of the national registration card.
Process
watch the video below in order for you to understand the referendum in Zambia
click on the link below for further understanding. the link has notes and videos explaining the referendum in Zambia.
http://lusakavoice.com/2016/08/19/zambia-bill-of-rights-referendum-flops/.
The link below will guide you to some of the reasons that might have led referendum fail in Zambian elections of 2016. click on the link below and read some of the reasons that contributed to the failure.
Evaluation
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| grades | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 |
for every right answer you get a point
correct answers
1. C
2. B
3.A
4.D
Conclusion
You will gain and strengthen your knowledge about the 2016 Zambian referendum , learn the processes and when it is used.
Thank you for your time and hopefully good marks!
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