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Tolerancia
“Tolerance” is a civic education material, available in Spanish, issued in 1995 by the “Decidamos” Public Expression Group in Paraguay in an effort to instruct young citizens on the issue of tolerance. The civic education material is part of the “Civic Education for a Democratic Coexistence” project in Paraguay that wishes to create an environment for the development of the values that consolidate the democratic culture of its citizens. The documents contains tolerance-related situation games and activities.
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Be a Good Citizen: Vote
”Be a Good Citizen: Vote” is a order form for a coloring and activities book, published by the Elections Office, intended to encourage youth to educate themselves about the role of voting.
Election Material
Civic Education Material
Civic Minded Students Help get their parents to polls
“Civic Minded Students Help get their parents to polls” is an article from USA Today published on November 2nd 1992, written by Dennis Kelly, which informs the reader of the Kids Voting Program where children may go to the polls on Election Day 1992 and cast unofficial ballots while their parents cast their votes for the Presidential Election in the USA. The article emphasizes the importance of youth education on civic participation and the electoral system.
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We the People… the Citizen & the Constitution
“We the People….The Citizen and Constitution” is a national program designed to educate American youth on the history and principles of the Constitution and the Bill of Rights. Provided by the Center for Civic Education in April of 1992, this document outlines the program’s curriculum, participation information, and contact information for each state’s coordinator. This program is funded by the US Department of Education.
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Your History as Theatre!
“Your History as Theatre!” is a pamphlet from April 1992, made in joint production by the National Assembly, the Director General of Elections in Quebec and the Minister of Education in Quebec, that provides plans for theatre activities to celebrate the 200 year anniversary of the Parliamentary Institutions in Quebec, coming up in 1992. The pamphlet is aimed at middle and high school students in the hope that this ‘historic theatre’ activity will raise awareness of the government system in Quebec.
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Cidadaos e Politica Quem deve governar?
“People and Politics: Who Should Govern?” is a civic education discussion book, issued in 1992 by the US Kettering Foundation and translated and adapted to Portuguese by the State University of Ponta Grossa, Brazil. The handbook is intended to educate voters about the importance of voting and express their opinions through the power of one vote. The handbook explores four options with a series of opinions on how to tighten the relationship between politics and the people. Additionally, in the beginning and the end of the book, there are some questionnaires provided to facilitate the understanding of the people’s overall opinion of their relation with the government.
Election Material
Civic Education Material
America is Counting on You, Class of '92
Fall in Class of ’92 was published in 1992 and provides first time, and veteran Floridian voters, with information related to voter registration, absentee voting, selecting a party, and the importance of voting. Also included are sections that indicate the hours of operation for voting stations in Florida. The piece was released in the lead up to the November 3, 1992 presidential election, between Bill Clinton and George H.W. Bush, and local elections in Florida.
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El Concurso
“The Contest” is a civic education game description, available in Spanish, issued in Paraguay by the “Decidamos” group. The game’s objective is to stimulate understanding among the Paraguayan youth of some of the rights granted by the 1992 Constitution. The game contains 32 cards that present a situation and the number of the article that corresponds to the respective situation and a commentary, as well as 48 cards that present a right granted by the 1992 Constitution.
Election Material
Civic Education Material
Elections for Elementary School Students
“Elections for Elementary School Students” is a booklet published in 1992 that provides an outline for teaching Canadian elementary school students about Canada’s democratic process and political history. The booklet includes sections on elections in Québec, learning activities focused on the electoral process, and a guide that instructs educators on holding elections in elementary schools. There is a French version of the document included as well.
Election Material
Civic Education Material
Elections for Secondary School Students
“Elections for Secondary School Students” is a booklet published in 1992 that presents Canadian secondary school students with information regarding the democratic process in Canada. Included in the booklet are sections on Québec’s political system, citizen participation in the electoral process as well as a guide to holding elections in secondary school. There is also a French version of the document included.