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A Guide to Presidential Elections
This document was published in 1996 during the lead up to that year’s presidential election. The literature provides some background in US civics and electoral history as well as a glossary of political terminology.
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A Non Partisan Guide to Voting
“A Non-Partisan Guide to Voting” compiled by the United Cerebral Palsy Associations in January of 1996, encourages voter registration amongst all Americans but primarily focuses on the disabled. This pamphlet provides necessary information on the 1996 Congressional Primaries as well as the positive impact the National Voter Registration Act, or “Motor Voter” has had on voter registration. The objective of this pamphlet is to emphasize the importance of voter registration and to provide services to ensure those who are disabled can also register.
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Code of Conduct for Civic Educators
“Code of Conduct for Civil Educators” is a 1996 publication that was aimed at supporting educational initiatives towards the Ugandan Constitution. The piece outlines the role of civic educators in Uganda as people who should foster strong voter turnout, as well as promote an open flow of knowledge so that voters can make the decision that is right for them. Furthermore this was published in 1996 the same year as the Ugandan presidential and parliamentary elections.
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The Term Limits Question and More
“The Term Limits Question and More” is a voter handbook, available in both English and Spanish, published in 1996 by the New York City Campaign Finance Board, in lead up to the November 5, 1996 General Election. This voter guide contains general voting information to instruct people about their rights as voters and the procedures that lead to the correct exercise of voting. At the same time, this 1996 NYC Voter Guide gives voters information about voting on municipal ballot proposals, including the referendum on term limits and statements for and against this ballot proposal. Summary information is also provided on state ballot questions and any other municipal ballot questions that may be before the voters.
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Todos tenemos que inscribirnos
“We all Must Register” is a registration/voter motivation brochure, available in Spanish, issued in 1996 by the “Decidamos” group in Paraguay in lead up to the 1996 Paraguayan Municipal Elections. The brochure is meant to stimulate voters to register in the new permanent civic registry that would allow them to vote in the elections. The brochure explains the exact steps to be taken for a correct registration process.
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Utah Voter Information Pamphlet
“Utah Voter Information Pamphlet” is a voter handbook issued in 1996 by the Utah Office of the Governor, in lead up to the November 5, 1996 Election in Utah. This handbook was designed to provide Utah voters with detailed information about judicial retention elections and the amendments to Utah’s State Constitution. Additionally, the handbook contains photographs and short statements from the candidates for U.S Congress and Utah’s executive offices. Included is a list of candidates for state school board and legislative offices as well as the names and phone numbers of Utah’s eight registered political parties. Moreover, the handbook also provides instructions on how to vote
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Voter Awareness Guide
The 1996 “Voter Awareness Guide” is written to inform voter educators on procedures they will have to undertake before the upcoming 1996 Presidential and Parliamentary elections in December. Instructions include details on the Voter Educator Outreach Programme, timelines and requirements of presentations on the importance of voting and the meaning of political posters. Also included is a question and brief answer section on general facts regarding the December elections.