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Shaping Canada's Future Together
“Shaping Canada’s Future Together,” is a 1991 booklet that made proposed changes to the Canadian Constitution, by considering it in a contemporary light. The changes included three proposals: “Shared citizenship and diversity,” “responsive institutions for a modern Canada” and “preparing for a more prosperous future.” There is also a French version of the document provided.
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Batir ensemble l'avenir du Canada: Propositions
“Bâtir Ensemble l’Avenir du Canada: Propositions” is a report produced by the Ministry of Supplies and Services in Canada, available in French, which explains the unique Canadian identity and its support to democracy and also provides some suggestions on how the government can better serve its citizens. The document, published in 1991, also touches on government services and public goods.
Election Material
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Partidos Politicos Estudiantiles
“Student Political Parties” is an informative document, available in Spanish, issued by the Ministry of Public Education in Costa Rica, and intended to lay out the obligations and duties of student officers who are willing to participate in the electoral process of the student government election. Additionally, the document contains the requirements for registering the student government groups. Moreover, it describes the main student bodies with their attributes and responsibilities.
Election Material
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Presidential Classroom Invites High School Students to…
“Presidential Classroom invites Students To… Experience a Week in our Nation’s Capital” is a brochure, released on July 10th 1991 by A Presidential Classroom for Young Americans which informs students of the 1992 Presidential Classroom program in Washington D.C. The document states that students will observe government interaction and meet with influential leaders as well as outlining the application process. The program is set to run on several different class dates throughout the year 1992 – a USA Presidential Election year.
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Qualification standards for candidates for public service
“Qualification Standards for Candidates for Public Service” is a guideline for the election and appointment of government leaders prepared by the Parish Pastoral Council for Responsible Voting (PPC-RV). Published on November 24th, 1991 this document provides a rating system for Filipino citizens that grade the personal attributes, service and platform, and track record of each potential candidate.
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Registration and Voting Information for the Elderly and Persons with Disabilities in Chicago
This booklet, published in October of 1991, was distributed to help elderly and disabled people from Chicago, Illinois. The literature contains information regarding how to deal with registering under a changed name or address, what the necessary steps for voting are and how to fill out a registration card as well as information regarding the assistance of the hearing impaired and handicapped. The piece also goes over absentee voting for a hospitalized voter. There is also a Spanish version of the document included.
Election Material
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Conciencia Boletin Informativo
“”Conciencia” Informative Bulletin” is an informative bulletin, available in Spanish, issued in 1991 by the “CONCIENCIA” organization, Colombia. The bulletin provides information on the functions of the “CONCIENCIA” movement, the role and essence of democracy and elections, and the importance of education as part of the democratic society. Additionally, the bulletin encloses a community empowerment calendar for citizens to stimulate citizens’ participation and involvement in the society.
Election Material
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"Salvemos la Democracia" se toma las calles Gobierno debe cumplir promesas empenadas en la campana
“”Save Democracy” takes the Streets. The Government must fulfill the Promises it had Committed to in the Campaign” is an article, available in Spanish, issued in 1991 by the “El Nicaraguense” newsletter in Nicaragua. The article describes the initiative taken on the streets by the “Save Democracy” movement in 1991 in order to pressure the government to keep the promises made in the electoral campaign.