In Brazil, 2022 will be marked by elections. In October, citizens will cast their votes for President, federal and state legislators, senators, and governors. 

Do you know what each of these political positions is responsible for? Or how electronic voting works? The Manual das Eleições 2022 (2022 Elections Manual), produced by Joca, provides explanations to all of these. It also helps young people prepare for their turn to vote.

“The 2022 Elections Manual also explains to prospective voters the importance of researching candidates well. It also shows how to track an elected politician’s activities after the elections. All of this is part of exercising citizenship, something that needs to be practiced from childhood”, explains Stéphanie Habrich, founder and executive director of Joca.

The material can be viewed free of charge on the Joca website: conteudo.jornaljoca.com.br/manual_das_eleicoes.

The Importance of Elections

Check out a translated excerpt from the 2022 Elections Manual 

In democratic countries, citizens are free to vote for the candidates they choose, and election results are respected. During the election campaign, people who run for office present their ideas and intentions. This way, voters choose the proposals that are most similar to the ones they deem important and decide who to vote for. Those selected by most voters receive a kind of authorization to decide for and act on behalf of others. For this reason, when making such a decision, it is essential to think carefully about which candidate to choose.

1) According to the text, which of these is not part of the 2022 Elections Manual?
a) Electronic voting machines
b) The importance of elections
c) Tips on researching candidates
d) The life story of all Brazilian presidents

2) Are you interested in elections? Why?

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