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Democracy Your handbook
“Democracy Your handbook” was published in 2000 by MS Uganda, the same year as a national referendum to decide the political system of the country. The audience of this handbook was the general Ugandan population and its objective was to proffer a new way of looking at democracy. The booklet defines democracy as not only a means of governance but also as a way to interact with your neighbors, family and friends. The booklet focuses on topics such as family values, community cohesion and organizing as well as government transparency as important pieces to a sound democracy.
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Voting Day is On!
This two page flyer on the 2000 national referendum on Uganda’s political system indicates how to vote, the confidential nature of the vote and what a ballot will look like.
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Questions and Answers about the Referendum
“Questions and Answers about the Referendum” was distributed in April of 2000 in lead up to the referendum on choosing Uganda’s political system. The pamphlet includes answers to questions such as, “What is the difference between a referendum and an election,” “what will happen if the majority of voters reject ‘The Movement’ system” and “when will the referendum take place.” Also included are descriptions of “The Movement” and “Multi Party Systems.”
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Referendum 2000 Check list by electoral area
This June 2000 edition of “The New Vision” provides a summary of the 2000 referendum on Uganda's political system. Included in the publication is a break down, by electoral area, of vote distribution and voter turnout. Also included is an article that discusses “The Movement’s” overwhelming victory but cautions against the turn to a strict one party rule.
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Referendum 2000: Choosing a Political System for Uganda
“Referendum 2000: Choosing a political System for Uganda” is a pamphlet that answers key questions related to the 2000 referendum in Uganda. The literature answers questions about registration for voting, why one should vote and address what the movement and multi-party systems will represent. The pamphlet also acknowledges that a referendum is a vote on an issue, in this case a political system, and not is geared towards electing a candidate.
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Referendum 2000: Choosing a Political System for Uganda: Where are we now?
Referendum 2000: Choosing a Political System for Uganda: Where are we now? is a pamphlet that was created to educate Ugandans on the upcoming 2000 referendum. The Referendum is specifically focused on the issues of a multi party verse movement or no party political system, how those systems function and what the procedure of the referendum will be.
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Referendum 2000 Monitoring Cluster
“Referendum 2000 Monitoring Cluster February Statement” is an article that was published in the March 2000 edition of Uganda’s “The Monitor.” The piece discusses the legislative framework of the referendum, as well as the referendum’s administration and the campaign behind the referendum. Each one of the sections is detailed with several bullet points that highlight where the referendum process is at this point.
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Women and the Referedum
“Women and the Referendum” is a booklet that was published in 2000 in lead up to the June 2nd and 3rd referendum in Uganda. The document enumerates the alternatives on the ballot and urges women to take part in the upcoming election. The hand book was geared at aiding civic educators engage women in the political process and also indicates what women’s role in democracy can be and what they have to gain from political participation.