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Registration and Voting Information for the Elderly and Persons with Disabilities in Chicago
This booklet, published in October of 1991, was distributed to help elderly and disabled people from Chicago, Illinois. The literature contains information regarding how to deal with registering under a changed name or address, what the necessary steps for voting are and how to fill out a registration card as well as information regarding the assistance of the hearing impaired and handicapped. The piece also goes over absentee voting for a hospitalized voter. There is also a Spanish version of the document included.
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Conciencia Boletin Informativo
“”Conciencia” Informative Bulletin” is an informative bulletin, available in Spanish, issued in 1991 by the “CONCIENCIA” organization, Colombia. The bulletin provides information on the functions of the “CONCIENCIA” movement, the role and essence of democracy and elections, and the importance of education as part of the democratic society. Additionally, the bulletin encloses a community empowerment calendar for citizens to stimulate citizens’ participation and involvement in the society.
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"Salvemos la Democracia" se toma las calles Gobierno debe cumplir promesas empenadas en la campana
“”Save Democracy” takes the Streets. The Government must fulfill the Promises it had Committed to in the Campaign” is an article, available in Spanish, issued in 1991 by the “El Nicaraguense” newsletter in Nicaragua. The article describes the initiative taken on the streets by the “Save Democracy” movement in 1991 in order to pressure the government to keep the promises made in the electoral campaign.
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Speak Up!
In 1991 the Acorn Book Corporation published the guide, “Speak Up: Making Government Work For You” in order to educate citizens on their ability to effect local and federal government. This booklet illustrates the importance of the role of the citizen in the American political structure and provides examples on how to become more directly involved. For example, instructions as to how to write a letter to an elected official properly complete with a sample letter is provided as well as basic information on how the legislative system works. Also included is a list of Washington D.C. contact information and other resources in order to promote more direct political involvement by citizens in America.
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Voter Guide -- Queens
“Voter Guide-Queens” is a voter handbook, available in both English and Spanish, published in 1991 by the New York City Campaign Finance Board, in lead up to the November 5, 1991 General Elections. The guide is meant to provide voters with information about voting, to inform them about their rights as voters and the procedures that lead to a correct exercise of voting. The Guide also contains the list of the candidates, running for the Queens General Elections for City Council, with their background information and personal statements. The Guide also includes a chapter on the NYC Campaign Finance Program to explain how this program helps make local elections more competitive and democratic.
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Handbook of Illinois Government 1991-1992
The “Handbook of Illinois Government 1991-1992” contains a wealth of information related to the legislative structure and governance practices of Illinois' state government. The book contains chapters on topics such as the state’s general assembly and courts and also features sections on the electoral process in the state as well as biographies of the states US senators, and state politicians. The piece also includes a copy of Illinois’ “Constitution of 1970” as created by Illinois’ 6th Constitutional Congress and an application to change voter registration district in cases of a changed primary domicile.
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Educating Elementary Children About Local Government
The pamphlet, “Educating Elementary Children about Local Government,” distributed in 1991 by the International City/County Management Association, provides three examples of how local governments attempted to educate youth on the functions and procedures of local government. The responsibilities of local officials as well as the system of voting are explained through illustrations, interactive games, and simple descriptions. The three example cities provided are Cupertino, California, Brentwood, Tennessee, and Virginia Beach, Virginia.
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Facts for Voters on Registration and Voting
“Facts for Voters on Registration and Voting” was put together by David D. Orr, Illinois’ Cook County Clerk, in lead up to Illinois’ local elections in November of 1991 of that year. The piece walks people through the voting and registration processes and includes sections on absentee voting and eligibility for voter registration. Furthermore, the pamphlet includes a timeline of important registration and primary dates including the date of the general election, November 5, 1991.
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Let's talk about voting
“Let’s Talk about Voting” is an information and activities booklet produced in 1991 designed to inform people about the importance of voting as a right as well as a responsibility. It also provides a short description of the history of voting in the U.S followed by the instructive steps one must take to learn about the correct procedure of voting. The illustrations, along with the games, are meant to serve as an educational tool for all the eligible voters.