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Vote! Johnson County, Kansas
This 1997 flyer advertises the new system of advanced voting by mail or in person. Voters are allowed to participate in this up to 20 days prior to Election Day in Johnson County, Kansas.
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Voter Guide for Forsyth County
“Voter Guide for Forsyth County” is a voter handbook published in 1997 by the Forsyth County Board of Elections. The guide is meant to provide voters with information about voting, to inform them about their rights as voters and the procedures that lead to a correct exercise of voting. Some of the procedures mentioned are the curbside voting, absentee ballots as well as regular voting procedures. Additionally, it provides a brief description of the types of elections, from the Primary Elections to the Presidential ones.
Election Material
Civic Education Material
Advance Voting - It’s Your Option!
This 1997 flyer advertises advance voting option that will be available in Johnson County, Kansas. The literature points out all of the positive aspects to voting early and also provides some written instructions on casting an early ballot. Furthermore, included in this packet is an application for an advanced voting ballot.
Election Material
Civic Education Material
California Ballot Initiative Process
This 1997 document provides a summary of the California State procedure for qualifying ballot initiatives. The booklet goes over the petitioning process as well as the voting and approval process. Also included is an “Initiative Schedule Guide” which indicates the necessary time periods necessary to fulfill specific portions of the initiative process.
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Understanding Your Constitution
Published by the Constitution Public Awareness and Education Committee, “Understanding Your Constitution” outlines the 1970, 1990, and 1997 Constitutions of Fiji in regards to the rights and interests of the indigenous population of Fiji. This article concludes that the 1997 Constitution is in accordance with the 1970 and 1990 Constitutions in that all three protect and preserve the rights of the indigenous.
Election Material
Election and Political Party Law
Tennessee Election Laws 1997 Edition
Tennessee Election Laws 1997 Edition
Election Material
Election and Political Party Law
Election Laws - State of Connecticut
Election Laws - State of Connecticut
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Civic Education Material
Vote 1997
“Vote 1997” was produced in St. Louis County, Missouri by the city’s Board of Election Commissioners in lead up to that year’s general elections. The piece goes over voter identification, registration, absentee voting and also provides voters with a synopsis of key dates in the election season. The pamphlet also covers information related to registering if you have recently changed your name or domicile.
Election Material
Civic Education Material
First Vote Connecticut
“First Vote” was released in Connecticut in 1996 in lead up to that 1996 and 1997 election seasons. The piece was aimed at educating high school students and first time voters on the voter registration and physical voting process. This piece also contains a frequently asked question section and information on absentee voting. Specifically this piece was released in the lead up to the November 5, 1996 congressional and presidential elections between Democratic incumbent Bill Clinton and Republican Nominee Bob Dole and the following year's (1997) local elections in Connecticut.
Election Material
Civic Education Material
The Married Persons Equality Act
This document, published in 1997 by the Namibia Institute for Democracy, outlines the “The Married Persons Equality Act.” The acts primary goal was to abolish marital power and property law. The act outlines the legality of marriage, divorce, spousal rights to personal property and a minimum legal age to marry. Although not focusing on the electoral system this piece nevertheless is an example of the legislative process and civil society development.