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Elections in Argentina: 2019 General Elections
On October 27, Argentines went to the polls to elect a president and vice president, 24 senators and 130 deputies. A runoff will be held on November 24 if no presidential candidate receives at least 45 percent of the vote, or 40 percent with a 10-point marign over the runner-up. To help you understand this important electoral process, IFES provides Frequently Asked Questions on Elections in Argentina: 2019 General Elections.
Election FAQ
Elections in Jordan: 2016 Parliamentary Elections
In 2016, Jordan changed its Elections Law to put in place a new electoral system for parliamentary elections, implementing an open-list proportional system for each of the multimember electoral districts and eliminating the single district at the national level.
Election FAQ
Elections in Uganda: 2016 General Elections
On February 18, Ugandans will vote for President, 290 Members of Parliament who are directly elected to represent 290 constituencies, as well as 112 District Women Members of Parliament. A presidential candidate must receive 50 percent plus one vote to avoid a run-off election. Members of Parliament are elected in single-member constituencies through a simple majority system.
Election FAQ
Elections in the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan: January 23 Chamber of Deputies Elections
The January 23 Chamber of Deputies elections in Jordan will be the first parliamentary elections administered under the authority of the Independent Election Commission (IEC), which was established in 2012. To provide background on these changes and the upcoming elections, the International Foundation for Electoral Systems (IFES) has put together a series of frequently asked questions (FAQs).
Election Material
Election and Political Party Law
The Referendum (Political Systems) Act, 2000
The Referendum (Political Systems) Act, 2000
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Civic Education Material
Papers on Referendum, Politics and Religion
“Papers on Referendum, Politics and Religion” is a booklet that was written in 2000 by Micheal Kaggwa. The literature is composed of three papers: one on religion and politics, one on the referendum and its implication on Uganda’s political development and one on why supporters of political parties should participate in the referendum. The papers seek to enhance voter efficacy towards democratic values and to address the role of religion and religious leaders in Uganda’s political discourse.
Election Material
Civic Education Material
Facts about the Referendum
“Facts about the Referendum” was published in 2000 in lead up to the national referendum on Uganda’s political system. The vote would determine whether Uganda would remain in its no-party “Movement” system or switch to a “Multi-Party” system or other form of democracy. This civic education booklet explains why the referendum is taking place, how the multi party and no party systems differ and how the actually process of voting takes place.
Election Material
Civic Education Material
Guidelines for Accredited Monitors for the Referendum Slated for 29th June 2000
“Guideline for Accredited Monitors for the Referendum Slated for 29th June- 2000,” is a pamphlet published in 2000 during the lead up to that year’s referendum on Uganda’s political system. The pamphlet describes what the roles of the international observers will be in the 2000 elections. This includes verifying that the electoral process is carried out within the confines of the law and acting with impartiality as stewards of the election.
Election Material
Civic Education Material
Guidelines for Civic Educators
“Guidelines for Civic Education” is a booklet that was published in 2000 in Uganda. The literature provides a guide for civic educators to teach the public about the upcoming referendum on Uganda’s political system. The booklet also enumerates possible educational methods, such as posters, that could be utilized to teach voters about the electoral process.
Election Material
Civic Education Material
National Elections Manual
The “National Elections Manual” is a booklet that was released in the year 2000 and is broken into two parts, one on civic education and one on voter education. The section on civic education defines citizenship, outlines the branches of the Ugandan government and discusses the link between the constitution and the people. Section two on voter education focuses on the registration of voters, the nomination of candidates the process of voting.