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Voter Fraud Prevention Handbook
The “Voter Fraud Prevention Handbook” was published in California in September of 1996 in lead up to the November 5th presidential election between incumbent Democrat Bill Clinton and Republican Nominee Bob Dole. The booklet contains sections on proper registration procedure, ballots counting, “campaign dos and don’ts” as well as a section on the initiative process and a list of phone numbers to call if one has further questions.
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Election and Political Party Law
Los Proyectos De Codigo Electoral: Los Temas En Debate
Los Proyectos De Codigo Electoral: Los Temas En Debate
Election Material
Civic Education Material
Democracia para los jovens
“Democracy for the Youth” is a youth voter informative booklet, available in Spanish, issued in 1996 by the National Electoral Council of Colombia, and intended to help the Colombian youth understand the meaning and implications of a democratic society and why one should prefer it over the other forms of government; to learn about the separation of the three branches of power, as well as how to integrate oneself into a political party or movement. The booklet is meant to trigger the youths’ desire to participate in the building of a more democratic Colombia by educating them to fully understand the importance of having a democratic society and its attributes.
Election Material
Civic Education Material
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.
Election Material
Election and Political Party Law
Comision de Gobernacion y Puntos Constitucionales
Comision de Gobernacion y Puntos Constitucionales
Election Material
Civic Education Material
Accessible Facilities: How to Make Voting More Accessible
“Accessible Facilities: How to Make Voting more Accessible” is a guide from 1996, available in a French and English copy, meant to help election officials make the polling sites more accessible to handicapped voters so they may vote in the upcoming Federal Elections. The document, published by Elections Canada, gives advice on how to make the sites more accessible by setting up ramps, special parking and adapted doors and entrances. The document includes diagrams.
Election Material
Civic Education Material
Election Worker News
“Election Worker News” is a newsletter by the D.C. Board of Elections and Ethics from August 1996 that provides various news about the upcoming September Primary Election, polling, recruitment and training for election workers in the District of Columbia, USA. It also provides some technical information and encourages workers to vote.
Election Material
Civic Education Material
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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Ecuador: Referendum Observation
This report discusses IEFS observations of the electoral process in Ecuador for the November 1995 referendum. The report focuses on the country’s political situation, IFES activities developed during the visit with an emphasis on civic education campaigns and civil and electoral registries.
July 31, 1996
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Project Report Ecuador Technical Observation Project, May and July, 1996
This report conveys the observations, findings and recommendations of the IFES election observation team for the Ecuadorian Supreme Electoral Tribunal. The commentary is in relation to the first and second round of General Elections held in May and July 1996.
July 31, 1996