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Because Every Vote Counts: You May Choose Where You'll be Voting!
“Because Every Vote Counts: You May Choose Where You'll be Voting!” is a flyer from 1989, available in a French and English copy, with the objective of informing voters from Quebec, Canada, who have temporarily left their domicile that they may choose to vote in the 1989 General Election to elect members of the National Assembly from a location other than their permanent Canadian address. The document, published by the Director General of Elections in Quebec, is aimed at students, workers and hospitalized persons; and reminds them to register their names on the electoral list in order to vote.
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Informa no 2
“Find out Nr. 2” is the 2nd edition of a civic education informative bulletin, available in Spanish, issued in 1989 by PARTICIPA, Chile. The bulletin is comprised of editorials about citizens’ responsibilities and role in the society, the description of what projects PARTICIPA is involved with and what their main aim is as a civic education organization. The bulletin mainly writes about the achievements in terms of civic education programs or conferences throughout Chile.
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Informa no 1
“Find out Nr. 1” is the 1st edition of the 1989 civic education informative bulletin “Informa” issued by PARTICIPA, Chile. The bulletin includes an editorial about what PARTICIPA is involved with, the type of work they do, and who they are as an organization. This edition also contains an article about how PARTICIPA is trying to promote democracy through citizens’ participation. Additionally, the bulletin contains a calendar with the most important dates of the 1980 Chilean National Referendum.
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Ustedes tambian Deciden
“You Also Decide” is an info brochure, available in Spanish, believed to be issued in 1988 by the CRUSADE for the Citizens’ Participation (“CRUZADA”) in Chile, in lead up to the 1988 Chilean National Plebiscite. The brochure is meant to stimulate Chilean voters’ participation in the 1988 Plebiscite. Additionally, it includes messages from various Chilean citizens addressing voters to come out and express their right to vote, as well as it provides short texts about how voting can change a society into a democratic one.
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Derechos Humanos Y Democracia
“Human Rights and Democracy” is a Civic Education Discussion Guide, available in Spanish, issued in 1989 by PARTICIPA, Chile. The guide gives a detailed explanation about the evolution of human rights, describes its characteristics and its classification, as well as it exposes how human rights have been categorized throughout the years. The handbook illustrates the connection between the government and civil rights, its guarantees as well as the obligations the citizens have in connection to the respect of human rights. Additionally, the guide encloses the Universal Declaration of Human Rights.
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Chile Necesita tu Compromiso con el futuro
“Chile Needs Your Commitment with the Future” is a flyer, available in Spanish, issued by the PARTICIPA Corporation of private law, Chile, and intended to stimulate people to vote in the 1988 national plebiscite in Chile. The flyer reaches out to the Chilean voters encouraging participation that would bring in the country the desired values of a democratic system.
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Financement Politique Quebec
“Financement Politique Quebec” is a leaflet, available in French, which explains the rules and regulations for the financing of campaigns for the September 1989 General Legislative Election in Quebec, Canada. The document, published in 1989 by the Director General of Elections in Canada, outlines the role of the official agent in incurring election expenses on behalf of the party, details what counts as an official contribution, and answers several questions about monetary amounts allowed.
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The Municipal Electoral Map: Mapping out better districts
This one page flyer outlines key points about Canadian electoral maps including, who is responsible for the districting, and if citizens can participate in creation of municipality lines. This flyer was produced in 1989 the same year as municipal elections in Edmonton, Winnipeg, and Manitoba. A French language version of the flyer is also included.
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La Democracia es responsabilidad de todos
“Human Rights and Democracy” is a Civic Education Discussion Guide, available in Spanish, issued in 1989 by PARTICIPA, Chile. The guide gives a detailed explanation about the evolution of human rights, describes its characteristics and its classification, as well as it exposes how human rights have been categorized throughout the years. The handbook illustrates the connection between the government and civil rights, its guarantees as well as the obligations the citizens have in connection to the respect of human rights. Additionally, the guide encloses the Universal Declaration of Human Rights.
Election Material
Civic Education Material
Because every vote counts
“Parce qu’un vote ca compte” is a flyer from 1989, available in a French and English copy, with the objective of informing voters from Quebec, Canada, who are currently residing in a hospital or reception center that they may vote from their room via a “mobile polling station” for the 1989 General Election to elect members of the National Assembly. The document, published by the Director General of Elections in Quebec, provides information on how to register to vote in this manner and how to contact the returning officer.