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Law on Cultural Autonomy for National Minorities
Law on Cultural Autonomy for National Minorities passed in Estonia in 1993. The law provides the ability for members of a national minority to establish cultural autonomy, through the creation and election of cultural councils or cultural boards.
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Constitution
Republic of Estonia Constitution
Constitution of the Republic of Estonia. Official Estonian version and official English translation.
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Civic Education Material
MMP and the Economy
“MMP and the Economy” is a pamphlet published in 1993 by the Electoral Reform Coalition (ERC) which argues for the implementation of the Mixed Member Proportional proposed system of electing members of the New Zealand parliament. This pamphlet rejects the assertion that such a system would lead to economic ruin, arguing instead that the MMP would actually promote government stability. This ERC pamphlet also leaves readers the opportunity to donate money to the campaign to implement the MMP system into New Zealand.
Election Material
Civic Education Material
MMP : Voting for Party Lists
Published in 1993 by the Electoral Reform Coalition in New Zealand, “MMP: Voting for Party Lists” advocates for the implementation of the Mixed Member Proportional system of electing New Zealand’s members of parliament on the basis that it provides more freedom for citizens to inflict change in government policy. Basic questions about the party lists are provided as well as further reasons for the implementation of the MMP system including increased voter freedom, flexibility, and fair elections.
Election Material
Civic Education Material
The Referendum. The Guide.
Published by the Electoral Referendum Panel of New Zealand in 1993, “The Referendum, the Guide” serves as an informative document to New Zealand voters comparing the existing system of electing members of parliament (First-Past-the-Post System) against the newly proposed system (Mixed Member Proportional System). This document also provides information on the effect of each system on minor parties, New Zealand policy, and Maori representation. Further information on candidates and electorate boundaries is also included.
Election Material
Election and Political Party Law
1993, No 87, Electoral Analysis
1993, No 87, Electoral Analysis
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Civic Education Material
What is MMP?
Published in 1993 by the Electoral Reform Coalition in New Zealand, “What is MMP?” advocates for the implementation of the Mixed Member Proportional system of electing New Zealand’s members of parliament. This leaflet provides five reasons for advocating the MMP system and includes a space for donations to the ERC in order to fund the implementation of MMP.
Election Material
Civic Education Material
What is PR? What is MMP?
This brief brochure entitled “What is PR? What Is MMP?” was published in 1993 by the Electoral Reform Coalition in New Zealand. It highlights the differences between the Proportional Representation and the Mixed Member Proportional systems of electing New Zealand parliamentary members. These differences arise in areas such as fairness, simplicity, and effects on stability in the government and in national policy.
Election Material
Civic Education Material
Why you should vote for MMP
“Why you should vote for MMP” is a leaflet produced by the Electoral Reform Coalition in New Zealand in 1993 that provides 5 reasons to vote for the implementation of the Mixed Member Proportional system of electing New Zealand’s members of parliament. Reasons include fairness of the system, equal worth of each vote, and greater individual influence on the election result.
Election Material
Civic Education Material
Women and MMP
“Women and MMP” is a leaflet produced in 1993 by the Women’s Electoral Lobby and the Electoral Reform Coalition arguing that the new Mixed Member Proportional proposed system of electing members of the New Zealand parliament is beneficial to women candidates. In this leaflet, graphs are shown supporting the assertion that women have a greater role both as voters and as candidates under a Mixed Member Proportional system.