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The New Zealand Electoral Compendium
“The New Zealand Electoral Compendium,” published in 1997 by the New Zealand Electoral Commission reviews the 1996 general election results and electoral process. Furthermore, this compendium delves into the structure of the New Zealand parliamentary structure and provides a political glossary in order to educate New Zealanders on the recent election history and current political structure of their country.
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Guide d'education civique et morale
“Guide d’education civique et morale” is a guide from September 1996, available in French, with the goal of educating students on civic culture, democracy and peace. The document, published by SLECG (Syndicat Libre des Enseignants et Chercheurs de Guinee), seeks to form conscientious citizens of Guinea by helping the youth develop a sense of morality and civic duty – it provides different methods for doing so such as lessons and exercises to be done in school.
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MMP explained in two ticks
“MMP Explained in 2 Ticks” is a page describing the basic principles of the Mixed Member Proportional system for voting for New Zealand’s members of Parliament. Produced by the Electoral Commission of New Zealand in 1996 prior to the October 12th 1996 general elections, this document, complete with cartoon illustrations, differentiates between the functions of the electorate and party votes each citizen now receives.
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More about MMP
Produced by the Electoral Commission of New Zealand prior to the October 12th, 1996 general elections, “More about MMP” provides a summary of basic facts regarding the Mixed Member Proportional way of electing New Zealand’s parliament. Recent electoral law changes, common questions and their answers, and other information regarding the new MMP system are included in order to better educate the New Zealand public.
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Your Quick Guide to MMP
“Your Quick Guide to MMP” is a brief, illustrated brochure summarizing the difference between the party vote and the electorate vote that each New Zealand citizen is entitled to under the new Mixed Member Proportional system of electing New Zealand’s parliament. Also provided are frequently asked questions and answers as well as contact information for further questions about the new MMP system.
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Your Guide to Voting in the 1996 General Election
“Your Guide to Voting in the 1996 General Elections” was published by Elections, New Zealand in 1996 in preparation for the October 12th, 1999 general elections. This booklet provides voter enrollment information, voting procedures, maps of electorates, a complete listing of polling stations, and common questions and answers. The voting instructions are provided in English, Chinese, Tongan, Korean, Maori, Cook Island Maori, Samoan, Tokelauan, and Niuean. A party list and a sample ballot are also provided in this booklet.
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Connaissez vos Droits
“Connaissez vos droits” is a booklet from 1996, available in French, with the objective of providing support to human rights NGOs in Guinea by informing citizens of their rights. The document, published by the Guinean Organization for the Defense of Human Rights, is made up of images and different sections that explain the right to a fair trial, what an illegal detention is, and the rights of a prisoner in Guinea.
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Instructions for special voting
Published by Elections, New Zealand in 1996, “Instructions for Special Voting” provides detailed step-by-step instructions on special voting. Included are ballot samples, labeled directions, and directions and general voter information in order to assure that those in need of special voting have the same access to the right to vote as those who do not.
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Republic of Equatorial Guinea, Electoral Program for Equatorial Guinea
This report summarizes the assistance IFES provided to Equatorial Guinea to aid their Electoral Process. The report discusses a variety of topics, including electoral legislation, vote counting and results, electoral complaints and electoral registration.
September 30, 1995
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Liberdade de Escolha
“The Freedom of Choosing” is an informative brochure, available in Portuguese, published in June, 1994 by the National Electoral Commission of Guinea-Bissau. The guide explains the importance of being granted the liberty to choose and to participate in elections without being pressured to elect a certain political party. The message in the guide is sent through cartoons and some short dialogues between the members of a family in the Guinea-Bissau.