Chapter 4, Part 2 · Art. 38

Political rights

2010-as-amended · effective 2010-08-27

Official text

(1) Every citizen is free to make political choices, which includes the right—
  (a) to form, or participate in forming, a political party;
  (b) to participate in the activities of, or recruit members for, a political party; or
  (c) to campaign for a political party or cause.
(2) Every citizen has the right to free, fair and regular elections based on universal suffrage and the free expression of the will of the electors for—
  (a) any elective public body or office established under this Constitution; or
  (b) any office of any political party of which the citizen is a member.
(3) Every adult citizen has the right, without unreasonable restrictions—
  (a) to be registered as a voter;
  (b) to vote by secret ballot in any election or referendum; and
  (c) to be a candidate for public office, or office within a political party of which the citizen is a member and, if elected, to hold office.

In simple words

You are free to join or form a political party.
Art. 38(1)(a)
(a) to form, or participate in forming, a political party;
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Every citizen has the right to free and fair elections.
Art. 38(2)
(2) Every citizen has the right to free, fair and regular elections based on universal suffrage and the free expression of the will of the electors for— (a) any elective public body or office established under this Constitution; or (b) any office of any political party of which the citizen is a member.
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As an adult citizen, you can register to vote.
Art. 38(3)(a)
(a) to be registered as a voter;
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Your vote is by secret ballot.
Art. 38(3)(b)
(b) to vote by secret ballot in any election or referendum; and
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You can be a candidate for public office if you meet the requirements.
Art. 38(3)(c)
(c) to be a candidate for public office, or office within a political party of which the citizen is a member and, if elected, to hold office.
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Kids explanation

When you grow up, you can choose who leads, and your vote is a secret.
Art. 38(3)(b)
(b) to vote by secret ballot in any election or referendum; and
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