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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.
Election Material
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Lost? Confused? How to be a Good Judge
This April 1991 pamphlet from Chicago, Illinois was printed to assist election judges in their job. The literature walks judges through the process of setting up and running an efficient polling station. Topics covered include, what supplies one should bring, what a judge should do during election-day and how one should handle write in and canvassed votes.
Election Material
Election and Political Party Law
State of Nevada Election Laws
State of Nevada Election Laws
Election Material
Election and Political Party Law
1991 Supplement to The Election Laws of West Virginia
1991 Supplement to The Election Laws of West Virginia
Election Material
Civic Education Material
Jackson County Voter Pamphlet
“Jackson County Voter Pamphlet” is a voter guide published in 1990 by Kathy Beckett, Jackson County Clerk, in lead up to the March 27, 1990 Regular District Election, conducted by mail. In this election, Jackson County voters were asked to vote on local school district board of directors, a proposed Jackson-County community college formation and directors, education service district directors and funding measures for Rogue Valley Transportation District and the City of Phoenix. Additionally, the pamphlet includes a sample ballot, which lists all of the candidates and measures on the ballot, as well as their statements in support or against the measures. Moreover, the voter pamphlet also provides instructions on how to vote.