In order to carry out its functions‚ the Election Commission has formulated the following strategies: i) To identify and collect data and information on newly developed areas to ensure a fair representation of voters in each constituency. ii) To promote public awareness on the importance of registering as an elector. iii) To promote awareness amongst the electors on the importance of voting during both the general and by-elections. iv) To undertake a systematic and
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young people start to believe that they can’t make a difference therefore they don’t bother trying. This affect is seen in youth in their involvement in politics‚ the voting rate in Canada for youth voters has been declining for years according to Elections Canada ‚ young adults therefore don’t appear all that interested in politics. Young people don’t vote for numerous reasons that should be addressed in order to get them involved especially for the sake of the future. The problems must be identified
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Claudia Soto Kimberly Adams British English 30 October 2012 Preventions of voter fraud benefits of an photo ID The voter id laws believes that one should always have identification present‚ in order to receive a ballot for an election to vote. Voter id laws are crucial to prevent voter fraud; therefore it is reasonable and necessary. Voting is a privilege‚ yet a priority right‚ for this reason for those who plan to vote must show an ID photo. Photo ID laws are becoming increasingly common
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DIGESTED CASES Macalintal vs COMELEC [G.R. No. 157013. July 10‚ 2003] Facts: A petition for certiorari and prohibition filed by Romulo Macalintal‚ a memer of the Philippine Bar‚ seeking a declaration that certain provisions of RA 9189 (The Overseas Absentee Voting Act of 2003) suffer from constitutional infirmity. He claimed that he has actual and material legal interest in the subject matter of this case in seeing to it that public funds are properly and lawfully used and appropriated‚ petitioner
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AIDE MEMOIRE Election system of the ARABE Spring YEMEN General Information Article (5) of Constitution February 20‚ 2001: The political system of the Republic of Yemen is based on political and partisan pluralism in order to achieve a peaceful transformation of power. Article (43) Constitution: The citizen has the right to elect and nominate himself as a candidate in an election‚ as well as the right to demonstrate his opinion in a referendum. Elects on national level a head of state
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References: Boogers‚ M.; voerman‚ G. (2003). Surfing citizens and floating voters: Results of an online survey of visitors to political web sites during the Dutch 2002 General Elections. Information Polity 8: 17-27. Cedroni‚. L.; Garzia‚ D. (eds) (2010). Voting Advice Application in Europe: State of the Art. Napoli:ScriptaWeb. De Graaf‚ J. (2010). The Irresistible Rise of Stemwijer. . In L. Cedroni; D. Garzia (eds.). Voting Advice
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Opinions Should judges be elected to serve on the bench? YES 35%of members Voice Your Opinion * I support the idea of electing judges into office because judges should represent the interests of the community being served. If the election of judges is withdrawn as a means to appointment a candidate into office‚ then judges would serve on the bench for the sake of duty rather than service to the community. Electing officials into office empowers members of the voting community by giving
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reduced the competitiveness of Congressional election contests. Gerrymandered districts means that many senators and representatives face no serious challenge in the general election‚ and the only threat to their security is through a primary challenge; consequently the only constituency they have an incentive to represent is primary voters. This will therefore reduce the incentive for congress members to be in touch with all citizens. The high cost of elections can analyse the reasons why congress members
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United States has a two-party system which include the election laws‚ institutional barriers‚ and political socialization. The election laws established various criteria that favors the major parties‚ thus perpetuating the two-party system. Some of the election law hurdles encountered by third parties include ballot access and campaign financing restrictions. According to Article I of the Constitution‚ the states retain the right establish election procedures‚ unless otherwise prescribed by Congress;
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MONEY AND POLITICS IN NIGERIA Since the return to electoral politics in 1999‚ and particularly after the 2003 general elections‚ Nigeria ’s political parties have been criticized by the media‚ academics‚ observers and the electorate for corrupt and unbridled use of money in politics. The anti-corruption initiatives of the administration of Chief Olusegun Obasanjo provided a suitable environment for some civil society groups to engage governments and other stakeholders on the issue of corruption
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