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Civic Education Material

Democracy and You

Published by the Namibia Institute for Democracy (NID) in 1999, the book entitled Democracy and You: A Guide to Better Understanding provides Namibians with general information and definitions regarding democratic governance and the structure of Namibian politics. In addition to outlines of the Namibian constitution and government, this book includes a civic education essay competition and repeatedly stresses the importance of democracy.

December 31, 1998

Election Material

Ballot

Norway Labour Party List Ballot 1997

Sample party list ballot used for Norwegian Parliamentary elections on 15 September 1997. This ballot was used in Trondheim and featured 21 candidates.

September 14, 1997

Election Material

Civic Education Material

The Married Persons Equality Act

This document, published in 1997 by the Namibia Institute for Democracy, outlines the “The Married Persons Equality Act.” The acts primary goal was to abolish marital power and property law. The act outlines the legality of marriage, divorce, spousal rights to personal property and a minimum legal age to marry. Although not focusing on the electoral system this piece nevertheless is an example of the legislative process and civil society development.

December 31, 1996