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Democracy and Voter Education Initiative
The “Democracy and Voter Education Initiative” published in 1994 by the Institute for Contextual Theology covers topics such as forms of state, electoral systems and democracy. The impetus for the “Initiative” was to educated people in South Africa on political participation in the democratic system and the concept of the vote.
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Discussion note cards
This series of 12 note cards, published in 2007 in South Africa, were designed to facilitate discussion based workshops. The cards present everyday scenarios involving topics and situations such as urban civics, the workplace and youth in South Africa. Those circumstances are also accompanied by discussion questions that frame the topic and scene with in the context of the South African constitution and civil society.
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Christians and Democracy
“Christians and Democracy” is comprised of 12 Bible Studies from Angola, adopted for use in South Africa and was published in January of 1994 by Diakonia for the Natal Churches campaign, “Educate for Democracy.” Real life stories, bible excerpts, and reflection questions accompany these 12 studies and are provided in the belief that the Church and Christians have an important role in building democracy in South Africa.
Election Material
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Local Government Elections in the Metro & TLC Areas
This flier informs citizens in South Africa about the 1996 local government elections in the metro and TLC areas. It addresses what citizens are voting for in the local elections, what they need to vote, and how to vote in both English and Zulu.
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MMP explained in two ticks
“MMP Explained in 2 Ticks” is a page describing the basic principles of the Mixed Member Proportional system for voting for New Zealand’s members of Parliament. Produced by the Electoral Commission of New Zealand in 1996 prior to the October 12th 1996 general elections, this document, complete with cartoon illustrations, differentiates between the functions of the electorate and party votes each citizen now receives.
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More about MMP
Produced by the Electoral Commission of New Zealand prior to the October 12th, 1996 general elections, “More about MMP” provides a summary of basic facts regarding the Mixed Member Proportional way of electing New Zealand’s parliament. Recent electoral law changes, common questions and their answers, and other information regarding the new MMP system are included in order to better educate the New Zealand public.
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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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Questions and Answers
Published by the Electoral Commission of New Zealand in October of 1999, prior to the November 27th general elections, “Questions and Answers” provide information focusing on the number of parliamentary members after this coming election and that number’s effect on the ability of the New Zealand government and its policy making.
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Register to vote
Published by the National Youth Commission in 1999, this sticker urges South African citizens to register to vote before the June 2nd, 1999 general elections. The language on this sticker suggests that it is the civic duty of the South African people to honor those who fought for the freedom to vote by registering.