comeback. Q21D: The MDC-T got too close to ZANU-PF. Q21E: The MDC-T failed to take power from ZANU-PF. Q21F: The MDC-T and ZANU-PF were exposed as equally corrupt. Section 4: Constitutional Reform Q22: Have you ever heard of … Q22A: The current Constitution of Zimbabwe (the Lancaster House Constitution)? Q22B: The process that has been taking place to make a new Constitution? Q22C: The preliminary draft Constitution that has come out of the COPAC process? Q23: Do you believe or do you doubt that the current constitution-making process will be delivering a constitution that will take Zimbabwe forward to democracy? Q24: In which forums, and with which types of people, if any, have you discussed Zimbabwe’s unfolding constitutionmaking process? Please name all of the places or people … Q25: How likely do you think it is that citizens’ views collected during the outreach will be reflected in the new Constitution? Q26: Let us talk further about the current constitution-making process in Zimbabwe. Please tell me how much you agree or disagree with the following statements. Q26A: It is time just to get the new Constitution adopted and let a new government get on with the job. Q26B: Zimbabweans are tired of being consulted on constitutional matters when the politicians decide as they like anyway. Q26C: The current COPAC is producing a Constitution that will be good for democracy and human rights in Zimbabwe. Q26D: Even the smartest Constitution cannot in itself bring Zimbabweans a good-willed government. Q26E: The new Constitution will only bring change if it ends the alliance between the President and the security forces. Q27: When you think about the ongoing constitution-making process, how much do you agree or disagree with the following statements? Q27A: A handful of political leaders are making deals about the constitution, forgetting about the people’s inputs that were gathered. Q27B: What we say about the contents of the new Constitution will not affect our economic livelihoods. Q28: Which of the following statements is closest to your view? In each case choose Statement 1 or Statement 2. Or haven’t you heard enough about this issue to form an opinion? Do you agree or agree very strongly? 1. Zimbabweans that have lived outside of the country for a considerable time but still want to vote must have the right to vote. 2. Zimbabweans that have been living outside the country for a considerable time forfeit their right to participate in elections. Q29A: 1. If the parents of people born in Zimbabwe were not also born in the country, their children must be disqualified from being Zimbabwean citizens. 2. The Constitution should award all people citizenship by birth, irrespective of where their parents were born. Q29B: 1. If the parents of people born in Zimbabwe were not also born in the country, their children must be disqualified from being Zimbabwean citizens. . The Constitution should award all people citizenship by birth, irrespective of where their parents were born. Q30: 1. National government must have the final say on all government matters, and must not hand important powers over to the provinces. 2. The central government must grant powers to provinces so that they can take decisions that are in the interests of the people of the province. Q31: 1. People can be good Zimbabwean citizens even if they also are citizens of another country. 2. People must show undivided loyalty to Zimbabwe by renouncing other citizenships they hold. Q32: Will you vote in the referendum? And how sure are you that you will vote, or not? Q33: You said you are sure / very sure that you WILL VOTE in the referendum. Please share with me why you are sure of this. What is the main reason why you believe you would participate? 49   

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