Constitution of Uganda 1962

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:Constitution
gptkbp:allows judicial independence
gptkbp:amended_by gptkb:multiple_times
gptkbp:defines the structure of government
gptkbp:enacted_by gptkb:Ugandan_Parliament
gptkbp:established gptkb:Republic_of_Uganda
the judiciary system
the role of the Prime Minister
the office of the President
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gptkbp:included gptkb:Bill_of_Rights
gptkbp:includes_provisions_for gptkb:national_security
gptkb:local_government
elections
economic rights
gptkbp:is_a_basis_for government operations
gptkbp:is_a_document_that Ugandan history
promoted social justice
defined citizenship
ensured accountability
established the rule of law
defined the electoral process
ensured the independence of the judiciary
ensured the right to education
ensured the right to health care
ensured the right to privacy
ensured the right to work
promoted democracy
ensured the right to a fair trial
defined the powers of government branches
ensured the right to participate in government
protected civil liberties
ensured the right to assembly
ensured the protection of property rights
ensured the right to association
ensured the right to freedom from discrimination
ensured the right to freedom of belief
ensured the right to freedom of conscience
ensured the right to freedom of expression
ensured the right to freedom of information
ensured the right to freedom of movement
ensured the right to freedom of opinion
ensured the right to freedom of religion
ensured the right to freedom of thought
governed Uganda
provided for the establishment of commissions
regulated political conduct
ensured the right to freedom of expression in media
gptkbp:is_a_foundation_for subsequent constitutions
gptkbp:is_a_framework_for governance in Uganda
gptkbp:is_a_symbol_of national unity
gptkbp:is_adopted_by October 8, 1962
gptkbp:is_criticized_for lack of checks and balances
gptkbp:is_recognized_as cultural institutions
fundamental rights and freedoms
gptkbp:is_set_in the national language
gptkbp:is_significant_for Ugandan sovereignty
gptkbp:is_subject_to gptkb:political_challenges
gptkbp:legal_framework gptkb:political_party
gptkbp:product gptkb:Legislative_body
gptkbp:provides separation of powers
a bicameral legislature
the protection of minorities
gptkbp:ratified_by the people of Uganda
gptkbp:replaced_by gptkb:Constitution_of_Uganda_1967
gptkbp:signed_by President Milton Obote
gptkbp:was_a_response_to gptkb:colonialism
Uganda's independence from Britain
gptkbp:was_a_result_of national dialogue
gptkbp:was_influenced_by international human rights standards
British colonial law
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Uganda_Protectorate
gptkb:Constitution_of_Uganda_1967
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