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National Elections Manual
The “National Elections Manual” is a booklet that was released in the year 2000 and is broken into two parts, one on civic education and one on voter education. The section on civic education defines citizenship, outlines the branches of the Ugandan government and discusses the link between the constitution and the people. Section two on voter education focuses on the registration of voters, the nomination of candidates the process of voting.
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Challenges for Citizens
“Challenges for Citizens” is a booklet published in lead up to the 2000 Ugandan referendum. The literature urges citizens to take part in the electoral process by voting but also cautions that more work after the referendum will be needed to insure a fully functioning and free society. The piece also details the contents of the Ugandan Constitution and focuses on how a democratic state to function. Throughout the article Ugandans are urged to take an active role in their country’s democracy and electoral process.
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Civic Education Poster
This is a civic education poster from the 2000 Ugandan Referendum election. The poster's scene depicts many aspects of Ugandan life including meeting with friends in the market, talking with local religious figures and displaying strong social capital. The poster was aimed at creating voter efficacy around a shared sense of community in lead up to the referendum on choosing a political system for the country.
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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.