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The Cameroonian Voter's Guide
“The Cameroonian Voter’s Guide” is a guide, published in 1997 by Conscience Africaine, which provides an explanation of the voting and electoral process in Cameroon in preparation for the Cameroonian Presidential Elections to be held in October 1997. The guide clarifies the electoral system, provides a glossary of election terms and gives details on how to vote.
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Inscrivez-vous des aujourd'hui sur une liste electorale
“Inscrivez-vous dès aujourd'hui sur une liste electorale” is a flyer from 1997, available in French, encouraging readers to register to vote in the 1997 Presidential Elections in Cameroon. The document, published with the help of the League for the Education of Women and Children, explains how to sign up to a voter list, how to obtain a voter card, and how and when to vote.
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The New Zealand Electoral Compendium
“The New Zealand Electoral Compendium,” published in 1997 by the New Zealand Electoral Commission reviews the 1996 general election results and electoral process. Furthermore, this compendium delves into the structure of the New Zealand parliamentary structure and provides a political glossary in order to educate New Zealanders on the recent election history and current political structure of their country.
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The voter
Issued by the Electoral Commission of Papua New Guinea, “The Voter” emphasizes the responsibility PNG citizens have to vote in the upcoming 1997 general elections. The articles included highlight the need for greater civic involvement and stress the importance of non-violent, fair elections.
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Understanding Your Constitution
Published by the Constitution Public Awareness and Education Committee, “Understanding Your Constitution” outlines the 1970, 1990, and 1997 Constitutions of Fiji in regards to the rights and interests of the indigenous population of Fiji. This article concludes that the 1997 Constitution is in accordance with the 1970 and 1990 Constitutions in that all three protect and preserve the rights of the indigenous.
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Pastoral Exhortation of Philippine Politics
“Pastoral Exhortation of Philippine Politics” is a pastoral letter from September 16, 1997, which addresses the unequal and ‘hurtful’ way in which Philippine politics are conducted. The document, published by the Catholic Bishops’ Conference of the Philippines, urges citizens of the Philippines to vote more intelligently, choosing candidates with integrity who will not cheat the people given the chance.
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Vote in poll or shut up
Issued by the Electoral Commission of Papua New Guinea in December 1996, the newsletter entitled “Vote in Poll or Shut Up” attempts to encourage PNG citizens to register to vote and participate in the upcoming 1997 general elections. In the newsletter are articles on electoral procedures, campaign information, and cartoons advocating for the importance of voting.
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Local Government Elections in Cameroon
“Local Government Elections in Cameroon” is a booklet from December 1996 published by the Human Rights Clinic and Education Center, which outlines the importance of political participation, voting, and explains the nature and process of local government elections in Cameroon.