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Apuntes Democraticos
“Democratic Notes” is an informative guidebook, available in Spanish, issued in 1999 by the Electoral Council of the State of Jalisco in Mexico. The guidebook explains the concept of democracy and it encourages citizens to be responsible and to participate politically. Some of the specific topics covered are: the democratic values and its implications, the idea of free and fair elections, and the political culture/civic education for citizens.
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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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Qualification standards for candidates for public service
“Qualification Standards for Candidates for Public Service” is a guideline for the election and appointment of government leaders prepared by the Parish Pastoral Council for Responsible Voting (PPC-RV). Published on November 24th, 1991 this document provides a rating system for Filipino citizens that grade the personal attributes, service and platform, and track record of each potential candidate.
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Formacion Civica y Etica
“Civic and Ethical Formation” is a teacher’s guide, available in Spanish, published in 1999 by the “Grupo Noriega Editores” in Mexico and meant to serve as a curriculum and guide for teaching civic and ethic classes. The guide discusses the concepts and implications of human nature and values, the role of citizens in the society, the role of the individual in the community, social organization of people and democracy. The guide contains reflection activities, for students, on the topics covered.
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Organizing Guidelines in the Parish Community
Published by the Simbahang Lingkod ng Bayan organization in 1992 for the Parish Pastoral Council for Responsible Voting (PPC-RV), this document serves as an “Organizing Guideline in the Parish Community.” Following an introduction stressing the importance of the May 11th, 1992 general elections, this document is divided into three parts: organizing the parish, planning, and networking.
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Convenor's Presentation Kit
Produced by the Manila Management Consulting Group this “Convenor’s Presentation Kit” provides a bulleted outline of the appropriate points needed to be made to the Filipino people in order to advocate voting participation in the upcoming 1992 general elections on May 11th.
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Voter education training module
“Voter Education Training Module” is a 1992 teaching guide that details different activities meant to help participants recognize the important role played by people’s movements in elections. It was produced in preparation for the upcoming May 1992 General Presidential and Legislative Elections in the Philippines. The document, published by the Center for Urban Community Development, is part of a larger project for the Community Electoral Literacy and Awareness Program.
Election Material
Civic Education Material
Voters' Catechism
“Voters’ Catechism” was a project of the Parish Pastoral Council for Responsible Voting (PPC-RV) in order to inform Filipino citizens of the voting process before the May 11th, 1992 general election. Included in this packet of information are questions and answers on voting information, the role of the church, and basic electoral structure as well as an illustrated guide to the steps of proper voting.
Election Material
Civic Education Material
Para que Sirve el Voto?
“What Does a Vote do?” is an informative brochure, available in Spanish, issued in 2000 by the Federal Electoral Institute in Mexico, in lead up to the July 2, 2000 Mexican General Elections and intended to stimulate citizen participation in the voting process. The brochure explains the importance of voting, voter qualifications and how one’s vote can make a difference.