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Q & A on MMP
“Q and A on MMP” is a short booklet detailing the basic facts of the Mixed Member Proportional system of electing New Zealand’s parliament first used in the 1996 general election. Published in 1999 by the Electoral Commission of New Zealand, this booklet provides a review of the commonly asked questions and answers in preparation for the November 27th, 1999 general elections.
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Apuntes Democraticos
“Democratic Notes” is an informative guidebook, available in Spanish, issued in 1999 by the Electoral Council of the State of Jalisco in Mexico. The guidebook explains the concept of democracy and it encourages citizens to be responsible and to participate politically. Some of the specific topics covered are: the democratic values and its implications, the idea of free and fair elections, and the political culture/civic education for citizens.
Election Material
Civic Education Material
Your guide to voting in the general election
“Your Guide to Voting in the General Elections” was published by Elections, New Zealand in 1999 in preparation for the November 27th, 1999 general elections. This booklet provides voter enrollment information, voting procedures, maps of electorates, a complete listing of polling stations, and common questions and answers. The voting instructions are provided in English, Chinese, Tongan, Korean, Maori, Cook Island Maori, and Samoan.
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Civic Education Material
Referendum, Plebescito, e Inicativa Popular
“Referendum , Plebiscite and Popular Initiative” is an informative guidebook, available in Spanish, issued in 1999 by the Electoral Council of the State of Jalisco in Mexico, and it is intended to inform citizens about the mechanisms of direct democracy that were adopted in Jalisco with the constitutional approval of the referendum, the popular initiative and the promulgation of the Citizen Participation Law in 1998. The guidebook explains the concepts and characteristics of referendum and popular initiative.
Election Material
Civic Education Material
Seating Allocation Process
This pice of civic education, released in 1999, outlines the procedure for determining the elected candidates, the legalization of the elected candidates, the consolidation of votes, and the appointment of DPRD seats that will result from the June 7, 1999 elections in Indonesia.
Election Material
Civic Education Material
Formacion Civica y Etica
“Civic and Ethical Formation” is a teacher’s guide, available in Spanish, published in 1999 by the “Grupo Noriega Editores” in Mexico and meant to serve as a curriculum and guide for teaching civic and ethic classes. The guide discusses the concepts and implications of human nature and values, the role of citizens in the society, the role of the individual in the community, social organization of people and democracy. The guide contains reflection activities, for students, on the topics covered.
Election Material
Election and Political Party Law
Decreta: Ley De Participacion Cuidana Del Distrito Federal
Decreta: Ley De Participacion Cuidana Del Distrito Federal
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Report/Paper
Cambodia Electoral Assistance Project 1996-98 Final Report
This report discusses IFES’ efforts working with the Cambodian Government to strengthen and improve the electoral framework in preparation for the July 1998 parliamentary elections. IFES provided on-site technical expertise and drafted election laws and regulations, prepared an election calendar and budget, designed a voter registration system, initiated recruiting and training programs for election officials and pollworkers and procured and distributed election supplies and equipment.
November 24, 1998
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Report/Paper
Pre-Election Technical Assessment, October 1998
This report summarizes IFES findings from an onsite assessment of the status of reform measures, timetable for democratic elections and what remained to be done before elections in Indonesia. The document details the choices for a voting system, election administration authorities, political parties, voter lists and registration and campaign finance.
September 30, 1998
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Report/Paper
Conferencia Trilateral: Canada-Estados Unidos-Mexico, Sobre el Voto en el Extranjero: Mexico, D.F., 2-3 de septiembre de 1998
September 30, 1998