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De Ciudadano a Ciudadano No. 5
“Getting to Know the Civic History of Mexico 5” is an informative booklet, available in Spanish, published in 1996 by the Federal Electoral Institute, and it presents the civic historical facts and personalities throughout the months of January- March. The pamphlet is meant to amplify the knowledge of Mexican citizens regarding the most important happenings that have shaped the creation of Mexico, its identity and its historical memories that have been significant factors in the building of a democratic culture in Mexico. Some of the events mentioned are: the adoption of the Agrarian Law in January, 1915 and the Tlatelolco Treaty of February 1967.
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Ecuador: Referendum Observation
This report discusses IEFS observations of the electoral process in Ecuador for the November 1995 referendum. The report focuses on the country’s political situation, IFES activities developed during the visit with an emphasis on civic education campaigns and civil and electoral registries.
July 31, 1996
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Report/Paper
Project Report Ecuador Technical Observation Project, May and July, 1996
This report conveys the observations, findings and recommendations of the IFES election observation team for the Ecuadorian Supreme Electoral Tribunal. The commentary is in relation to the first and second round of General Elections held in May and July 1996.
July 31, 1996
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Report/Paper
Informe del Viaje de las elecciones Generales de la Republica del Ecuador, 7 de Julio del 1996
July 29, 1996
Election Material
Civic Education Material
Bowling Together
“Bowling Together” is a July 22nd, 1996 Time Magazine article by Richard Stengel in which Stengel responds to Robert Putnam’s 1995 article “Bowling Alone” that argues that traditional civic engagement in America has been on the decline. Stengel counters by arguing that civic engagement has not disappeared, but has instead been reinvented and provides evidence from around the country to support his position.
Election Material
Election and Political Party Law
Federal Election Law 96: A Summary of Selected Federal Laws Pertaining to Registration, Voting, and Public Employee Participation
Federal Election Law 96: A Summary of Selected Federal Laws Pertaining to Registration, Voting, and Public Employee Participation
Election Material
Civic Education Material
Procedures for County, Municipal, and District Initiatives and Referenda
This July 1996 booklet summarizes the County of Sacramento, California’s “procedure for preparing and qualifying county, city and special district initiative[s] and referenda.” The piece contains detailed sections on county, municipal and district initiatives and referenda as well as appendixes that provide flow charts on the process for passing initiatives and referenda.
Election Material
Election and Political Party Law
Regulation on Vote Counting and General Elections
Regulation on Vote Counting and General Elections
Election Material
Civic Education Material
Using Consumer Marketing to Increase Voter Turnout
“Using Consumer Marketing to Increase Voter Turn Out” was published in 1996 by The Center for Civic Literacy and argues that the best way to treat voter apathy is treat the problem as short fall of inafffective consumer marketing. The piece purports that general statements of apathy are often due to a lack of cogent information on the candidates and election process. “Using Consumer Marketing to Increase Voter Turn Out” was published in 1996 during the lead up to that year’s November 5 local elections and presidential election between incumbent Democrat Bill Clinton and Republican Nominee Bob Dole.
Election Material
Civic Education Material
Voting Information News
The Federal Voting Assistance Program (FVAP) provides the Voting Information News in order provide voting news for voters and potential voters around the country. Issued in June 1996, Volume 6, Number 6 provides information regarding overseas registration, absentee balloting, a calendar for the 1996 Presidential and state primaries, and additional voting information services.