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Book Six: Does The Draft Constitution Aim to Establish A Military State?
The Gambian newspaper Foroyaa, published a series of educational materials on the Constitution of the Second Republic of the Gambia. As the Second Republic was formed after a military coup, Book Six examines whether the new Constitution seeks to establish a military state, by examining provisions related to the police force, prison services, armed forces, and the National Youth Service Scheme.
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Constitution
Book Seven: on Fundamental Rights and Freedoms
The Gambian newspaper Foroyaa examines the Constitution of the Second Republic of The Gambia to examine similarities and differences between the 1970 and 1996 Constitutions as relating to the subject of the protection of fundamental rights.
Election Material
Constitution
Book Five: Citizenship and Code of Conduct for Public officers
A review of the Constitution of the Second Republic of The Gambia, produced by the newspaper Foroyaa, examining the text of the new Constitution relating citizenship and the conduct for public officers.
Election Material
Constitution
Book Four: on Local Government and Traditional Rulers and Directive Principles of State Policy
Review of the Constitution of the Second Republic of the Gambia, produced by the newspaper Foroyaa, examining the text relating to the local government structures and traditional rulers.
Election Material
Civic Education Material
A Guide to the Voter
In preparation for the December 7th, 1996 Presidential and Parliamentary Elections in Ghana, the Electoral Commission of Ghana published “A Guide to the Voter.” This guide provided Ghanaian citizens with complete voter registration information, further information on the election process and an overview of election workers. The purpose of this guide is to educate the public and contribute towards a peaceful, free, and fair election.
Election Material
Civic Education Material
Vote 96 (poster)
Funded by USAID and IFES, this 1996 Ghanaian political campaign banner reads “VOTE 96” and includes Ghanaian slogans in preparation for the upcoming December 7th, 1996 presidential and parliamentary elections. Also provided are the hours in which Ghanaians may vote on that day.
Election Material
Constitution
Book Three: on The National Assembly
Review of the Constitution of the Second Republic of the Gambia, produced by the newspaper Foroyaa, examining the text relating to the National Assembly.
Election Material
Civic Education Material
Voter Awareness Guide
The 1996 “Voter Awareness Guide” is written to inform voter educators on procedures they will have to undertake before the upcoming 1996 Presidential and Parliamentary elections in December. Instructions include details on the Voter Educator Outreach Programme, timelines and requirements of presentations on the importance of voting and the meaning of political posters. Also included is a question and brief answer section on general facts regarding the December elections.
Election Material
Civic Education Material
Voters' Registration News
“Voters’ Registration News” is a special feature published by the Electoral Commission of Ghana in September 1995 in preparation for the 1996 presidential and parliamentary elections. This article explains the new registration process and provides general election and voting information including an illustrated step-by-step process of the new voter registration. This article was funded by Supporting the Electoral Process (STEP) with a grant from USAID and IFES.
Election Material
Civic Education Material
Registration 1995: Public Education Workshop guide
This guide explains the steps, timing, and materials involved in planning and facilitating an educational workshop on voter registration.