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El Ciudadano : Obligaciones Y Responsabilidades
“The Citizen: Obligations and Responsibilities” is an informative booklet, available in Spanish, issued in 1996 by the Federal Electoral Institute (FEI) in Mexico. The booklet is part of the FEI’s activities with citizen orientation to educate them on their rights and the accomplishing of their political-electoral responsibilities. The brochure explains citizens’ obligations and responsibilities in the context of their role as citizens in a democratic society.
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El Ciudadano y sus Derechos
“The Citizen and His/her Rights” is an informative booklet, available in Spanish, issued in 1996, by the Federal Electoral Institute (FEI) in Mexico. The booklet discusses citizens’ rights as part of FEI’s orientation activities to encourage citizens to take advantage of their rights and comply with their obligations. The booklet offers basic information about the concept of citizenship and its importance in the political life of a society and it makes reference to the rights and responsibilities of the Mexican citizens, as well as the ways they can participate in the electoral process.
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El Liderazgo Politico
“Political Leadership” is a civic education handbook, available in Spanish, issued in 1996 in Panama as part of an electoral civic education program of the Electoral Tribunal in Panama. The handbook explains and describes the concept of political leadership and its implications, such as the abilities a leader must possess, his/her qualities, his/her responsibilities and political and social status. Additionally, the handbook contains some games/questions related to the topic.
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El Mandato Nacional de los Ninos por la Paz
“Children’s National Mandate for Peace” is the resume of a youth participation work booklet, available in Spanish, issued in 1996 by the National Registrar of Civil Status, in Colombia. The informational workbook is intended to guide youth towards becoming conscientious and responsible citizens in a democratic society. The workbook puts a great emphasis on the importance of rights and the need for young people to grow up in the spirit of respecting each other’s rights as a prerequisite for the existence of a peaceful and democratic society in Colombia.
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El Orden Politico Democratico
“The Democratic Political Order” is an informative booklet, available in Spanish, published in 1996 by the Federal Electoral Institute in Mexico. The brochure discusses the meaning of the democratic political order since the day of its creation and what it means in relation to Mexico’s existing democratic political order. The brochure touches on topics such as: the division of state powers, public opinion, and citizen participation.
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El Poder del Voto
“The Power of the Vote” is a civic education brochure, available in Spanish, issued in 1996 in Paraguay by the “Decidamos” group. The brochure explains the importance of voting as a manifestation of one’s citizenship. It describes the ways for any citizen to participate in the democracy promotion process and the implications involving one’s role as a citizen.
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Elecciones 96
“’96 Elections” is a civic supplement edition, available in Spanish, issued in 1996 by the “La Tribuna” newspaper in Nicaragua in lead up to the October 20, 1996 Nicaraguan General Elections and it contains several articles related to the voting process and the upcoming elections. The articles are meant to familiarize Nicaraguan voters with the voting procedures, the way the number of deputies is distributed in the National Assembly, being among the matters addressed. Additionally, a list with the biographies of the candidates is included.
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Elecciones Municipales
“Municipal Elections” is a civic education flyer, available in Spanish, issued in 1996 by the “Decidamos” group in Paraguay, in lead up to the 1996 Paraguayan Municipal Elections. The flyer is meant to motivate people to vote and it instructs them on the voting procedures.
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Elecciones Presidenciales 1996
The “1996 Elections Press Packet,” is a civic education document produced for the Hawaiian press corps in lead up to the 1996 general elections. The piece includes sections on voter registration, candidates and political parties, elected officials and also a detailed timeline for the elections. This piece was released in lead up to the November 5, 1996 presidential election between incumbent Democrat Bill Clinton and Republican Nominee Bob Dole.