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History of the Vote: Voting in Minnesota
“History of the Vote: Voting in Minnesota” is a piece of civic education material that was published in the lead up to the November 8, 1998 general elections. This piece focuses on the importance of voting, the necessary eligibility to vote and lists the constitutional amendments to the Minnesota state constitution that will be featured on the ballot. The November 8 elections featured the presidential race between Republican nominee George H.W. Bush and Democratic nominee Michael Dukakis.
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Register 88: Make it a Class Act
This pamphlet entitled “Register 88: Make it a Class Act” was published by the National Association of Secondary School Principal in 1988 after the NASSP received a grant to sponsor student voter registration nation-wide. The pamphlet contains step-by-step instructions as how to successfully organize and implement student voter registration in each school. The goal of the NASSP was to register 100% of eligible high school students before graduation in order for all to participate in the 1988 presidential election.
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Education for Democracy: A Statement of Principles
“Education for Democracy: A Statement of Principles” is a booklet from 1987, created by the American Federation of Teachers, which seeks to provide guidelines for strengthening the teaching of democratic values. The booklet explains why it is important to convey the ideas and institutions of democracy in schools and to educate young minds so they may upkeep the tradition of democratic government in the USA.
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Registering Tomorrow's Leaders Today: How to Conduct a High School Voter Registration Drive
“Registering Tomorrow’s Leaders Today: How to Conduct a High School Voter Registration Drive” is a Voter Registration Manual produced in 1985 by the New York State Youth Council and developed to help high school students and educators plan and conduct effective voter registration drives among eligible high school students. The manual discusses how to organize a voter registration drive, different methods of structuring the campaign, press and publicity coverage, materials required and ideas for following up after the drive has been completed. The manual also contains brief historical facts about voting in the U.S and questions and answers about voter registration.