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Que es una casilla Electoral?
“What is a Polling Station” is an informative booklet, available in Spanish, issued in 2000 by the Federal Electoral Institute in Mexico, in lead up to the July 2, 2000 Mexican General Elections. The booklet explains the polling place, the functions of the polling officials and how they are selected. Additionally, the booklet briefly explains the concept of a free and secret vote.
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Que son los delitos electorales federales y de que manera se sancionan?
“What are the Federal Electoral Crimes and in What Way are they Penalized?” is an electoral law brochure, available in Spanish, published in 2000 by the FEPADE (Specialized Prosecutor’s Office for Electoral Crimes) in Mexico, in lead up to the July 2, 2000 Mexican General Election. The brochure identifies the federal election crimes and how they are sanctioned by law.
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Que tienes que hacer el 12 de noviembre del 2000?
“What do You have to do on November 12, 2000?” is an election brochure, available in Spanish, issued in 2000 by the Electoral Council of the State of Jalisco, Mexico, in lead up to the November 12, 2000 Elections and intended to stimulate citizens’ participation in the election process. The brochure describes the voting procedure, as well as it explains the concept of voting and the implications of it.
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Ruta Democratica
“The Democratic Route” is an educational game, available in Spanish, issued in 2000 by the Federal Electoral Institute in Mexico. The board game guides players through the democratic and anti-democratic attitudes and concepts in an effort to familiarize all groups of citizens with their implications.
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Evaluation of Fondation Hirondelle/Star Radio Project, Monrovia, February 7, 1999
This report offers background on the Star Radio project, as well as general information on the Liberian political and economic climate in Liberia. The report also provides an evaluation of the station itself, with an analysis of it structure and organization, programming, resources, financing and budget. The final section of the report outlines a mid-to long-range business plan, building on Star’s rapid response phase.
February 06, 1999
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Register Today and Vote Tomorrow
This advertisement encouraging voter participation shows a hand placing a ballot into a ballot box to emphasize the role that each Liberian has in the election system. Entitled “Register Today and Vote Tomorrow,” this document was published by the Elections Commission of Liberia and was funded by USAID and IFES.
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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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Constitution (Big Law Book) of Liberia
Published by Liberian Democracy Watch (LDW) in 1999, “Constitution (Big Law Book) of Liberia” serves as an interpretation of the actual Liberian Constitution of 1986 in the vernacular with illustrations. This publication summarizes the important aspects of government structure, fundamental rights and national policy of Liberia, and the functions of the judicial, legislative, and executive branches of government in an effort to better educate the Liberian public. Also mentioned is the political party system and electoral structure of the country.
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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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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.