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Getting into Issues: A Citizen's Guide to the 1992 Elections
Written by William H. Woodward and provided by the League of Women Voters, “Getting into the Issues” gives citizens a guide to the major issues surrounding the 1992 presidential elections in an effort to increase voter education and awareness. This document includes brief information on major issues such as the economy, social policy and welfare, international relations, health care, the environment, and politics and government. Potential questions for candidates are also provided at the end of each section.
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Guidelines for Media
“Guidelines for Media,” provided by the District of Columbia Board of Elections and Ethics, outlines specific rules for journalists and reporters on covering activity at polls and exit polling in the upcoming November 3rd, 1992 Presidential general election. The DCBOEE prepared this set of guidelines in order to ensure orderly conduct of these elections as well as the protection of both voter and candidate rights.
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Illinois Pollwatchers and their rights and limitations
This pamphlet, published in Chicago, Illinois in February of 1993, was geared at educating the electorate and spurring voter turnout. In particular the piece goes over voter qualification, what to do in the case of a changed name or address and it also touches on stipulations for people in the armed services and the handicapped. There is a Spanish version of the document included as well.
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La Democracia es responsabilidad de todos
“Democracy is Everyone’s Responsibility” is a Civic Education Booklet, available in Spanish, issued in 1992 by PARTICIPA, Chile. The booklet describes democracy and informs citizens of how they may participate in building a democratic society. By teaching the values of democracy to the readers and its importance, the booklet is meant to serve as an incentive for people to participate in creating a democratic Chile. The guide includes a list of the required conducts in a democracy.
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La Democracia tambian se construye en la comuna
“Democracy Can Also be Built in the Commune” is an Info-discussion guide, available in Spanish, issued in 1992, by PARTICIPA, Chile, in lead up to the June 28, 1992 Municipal Election in Chile. The guide provides a thorough description of the local administration in Chile, its election process and the role of the local authorities in the political life of Chile. The guide is meant to familiarize the Chilean citizens with the new reforms introduced by the political and social sectors in the municipal structure in order to bring the democratic process to the communal level as well. The guide refers to the functions of the municipalities, how they are elected and the attributions of the mayor and the regional councils. Additionally, the guide contains voting instructions and samples of election ballots, as well as an Election Calendar with the most important dates in the 1992 elections.
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La ley federal relativa al Financiamiento de las Campanas
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Los Poderes Del Estado
“The Powers of the State” is an Information-discussion guide, available in Spanish, issued in 1992 by PARTICIPA, Chile. The guide explains and describes the three branches of government in Chile: the executive, legislative and judicial powers, giving detailed information on their duties and responsibilities. The booklet explores the structure and functioning of each state power and the way in which power is distributed among them.
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Mail-in Voter Registration Form
The District of Columbia Board of Elections and Ethics provides this 1992 replica of the mail-in voter registration form complete with registration qualifications, reminders to keep one’s registration up-to-date and to register for a political party, and a telephone number for further assistance available in English and Spanish.