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Consejo Electoral del Estado de Jalisco
“The Electoral Council of the State of Jalisco” is an informative brochure, available in Spanish, published in 2000 by the Electoral Council of the State of Jalisco in Mexico in lead up to the July 2, 2000 Mexican General Elections. The brochure describes the structure of the Electoral Council of Jalisco and its objectives.
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Alianza por Mexico
“Allianza por Mexico (Alliance for Mexico)” is a campaign informative brochure, available in Spanish, published in 2000 by the “Allianza por Mexico” political party in Mexico. The brochure outlines the political party’s goals, beliefs, and proposals. Among their campaign goals are the approach they take on human rights, the environment and economic model.
Election Material
Civic Education Material
Elecciones Mexico
“Elections in Mexico” is a survey, available in Spanish, issued in 2000 by the Federal Electoral Institute in Mexico. The brochure presents the survey results that were carried out on July 2, 2000, the day of the Mexican Federal Election. The survey served as a basis for obtaining relevant information on children’s social perceptions and on the main public problems that affect them as a source to design and implement public policies and programs that would benefit them. The brochure discusses the objective of the project, its execution and activities.
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Federal Electoral Process
“Federal Election Process” was published in March of 2000 by the Instituto Federal Electoral (IFE) in preparation for the Mexican general election on July 2nd 2000. This extensive booklet provides an overview of the aims of the IFE, the structure of the Mexican electoral process, and procedures necessary to participate in the elections. Also included are sections regarding political parties and campaign financing to further educate the Mexican public.
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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.
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De Ciudadano a Ciudadano No. 5
“Getting to Know the Civic History of Mexico 5” is an informative booklet, available in Spanish, published in 1996 by the Federal Electoral Institute, and it presents the civic historical facts and personalities throughout the months of January- March. The pamphlet is meant to amplify the knowledge of Mexican citizens regarding the most important happenings that have shaped the creation of Mexico, its identity and its historical memories that have been significant factors in the building of a democratic culture in Mexico. Some of the events mentioned are: the adoption of the Agrarian Law in January, 1915 and the Tlatelolco Treaty of February 1967.
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De Ciudadano a Ciudadano No. 6
“From Citizen to Citizen: 7” is the October edition of the “Citizen to Citizen” informative bulletin, available in Spanish, issued in 1996 by the Citizens’ Movement for Democracy group in Mexico and intended to familiarize Mexicans with the news regarding the matter of the electoral system in Mexico and civic responsibilities and rights. In this edition, some of the topics covered are the electoral system reform and its flaws and the rights of indigenous people, among other matters.
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Las Garantias Individules
“The Individual Guarantees” is an informative booklet, available in Spanish, issued in 1996 by the Federal Electoral Institute (FEI) in Mexico. The booklet is part of the FEI’s activities with citizen orientation to educate them on their rights and the accomplishing of their political-electoral responsibilities. The brochure extensively discuses the individual guarantees of citizens, such as the concept of citizenship in the context of a democratic society, citizen’s rights and obligations, as well as the ways these can participate in the Mexican electoral process.
Election Material
Civic Education Material
Los Valores Democraticos
“The Democratic Values” is an informative booklet, available in Spanish, issued in 1996 by the Federal Electoral Institute in Mexico. The booklet discusses democratic values and is intended to familiarize the youth with its implications. The values discussed in the booklet include the following: the idea of responsibility, freedom, equality, tolerance, justice, pluralism, and participation.