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The League of
Women Voters believes in representative government and in the individual
liberties established in the Constitution of the United States.
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The League of
Women Voters believes that democratic government depends upon the informed
and active participation of its citizens and requires that governmental
bodies protect the citizen's right to know by giving adequate notice of
proposed actions, holding open meetings and making public records
accessible.
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The League of
Women Voters believes that every citizen should be protected in the right to
vote; that every person should have access to free public education which
provides equal opportunity for all; and that no person or group should
suffer legal, economic or administrative discrimination.
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The League of
Women Voters believes that efficient and economical government requires
competent personnel, the clear assignment of responsibility, adequate
financing and coordination among the different agencies and levels of
government.
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The League of
Women Voters believes that responsible government should be responsive to
the will of the people; that government should maintain an equitable and
flexible system of taxation, promote the conservation and development of
natural resources in the public interest, share in the solution of economic
and social problems which affect the general welfare, promote a sound
economy and adopt domestic policies which facilitate the solution of
international problems.
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The League of
Women Voters believes that cooperation with other nations is essential in
the search for solutions to world problems, and that the development of
international organization and international law is imperative in the
promotion of world peace.