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The @ The States guide to government in Guernsey helps you to learn about the way your island is run.

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Have you completed our Kahoot quiz yet? Here's a teaser question to strengthen your knowledge:

Where do States meetings take place?

Take our Kahoot quiz here: https://t.co/JXe9K1XNel and enter the game code: 04324816.

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If you're not 16 when the next election rolls around, you can still participate in the process by looking at our website. It's full of useful information that will prepare you for when it's your turn to vote! Visit https://t.co/0GwxUgMcyd #VotingAge

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Has your school received its @atthestates pack yet? Use your pack to find out more about how the island's government works, or discover information on its history and voting system. https://t.co/J6Xczxs5xG

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#ThrowBackThursday! Did you see our latest video where we asked 10 year-old Sophia to find out more about Guernsey's government? Check it out! 👇#HowTheStatesWork #GuernseyGovernment

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Want to learn more about Guernsey's government?

Year 6 student Sophia met with Deputy Lindsay de Sausmarez to find out more about our government and to have a tour of the States Chamber. https://t.co/EQsemeEoIk @Lindsay_Gsy @la_houguette @Govgg

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Our website has lots of interesting facts on Guernsey's government, including information on how to become a deputy. Spoiler, you have to be over 18! Go check it out! https://t.co/nqbu3bRjn4

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Did you know that we have 7 different States committees? Find out other interesting facts on our website: https://t.co/J6XczxrxI8 #AtTheStates #Committees

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Did you know that douzeniers, volunteers for each parish Douzaine, are elected every four years? To find out more, visit our website: https://t.co/J6XczxrxI8 #AtTheStates

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Did you know that 'pour' means for, and 'contre' means against in French? These are terms that our deputies use to vote! To learn more interesting facts, take part in our Kahoot quiz! Go to: https://t.co/JXe9K1XfoN and enter the game code: 04324816. #kahoot

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Island-wide voting was introduced in 2018, so now 38 Deputies can be elected from any location on the island, rather than from their electoral district. Take a look back to when Seb interviewed a Deputy to find out about Guernsey's government. https://t.co/0V0fC8gxJh

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Want to know more about Guernsey’s government? We asked 10 year-old Seb to find out more. In our video he talks to Deputy @mkleclerc about island-wide voting.
@GSYElection2020 @Govgg #GuernseyElection2020

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The Youth Forum brings together young people aged 11 to 25 from across the Bailiwick to represent the voice of their generation and ensure they are heard in the decision making process. Visit our website for more info. https://t.co/07CSQWcFC6 @YouthForGsyAld @YouthCommGsyAld

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Did you know that you have to be 16 or over to vote in Guernsey? Visit our website to find out more about our island's voting criteria: https://t.co/h36yX4lLuq #VotingAge

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Want to learn more about Guernsey's government?

Year 6 student Sophia met with Deputy Lindsay de Sausmarez to find out more about our government and to have a tour of the States Chamber. https://t.co/EQsemeEoIk @Lindsay_Gsy @la_houguette @Govgg

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Take our quiz! Here's a little tester question to test your knowledge. https://t.co/JXe9K1XNel game code: 04324816.

Where do States meetings take place?

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Get ready! It's quiz time! Take our quiz and test your knowledge of Guernsey's government and voting system. Go to: https://t.co/JXe9K1XfoN and enter the game code: 04324816.

Get a head start and check out our website for the answers. #QuizTime

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Did you know that the first record of a 'States-like' meeting in Guernsey dates back to 1429?

Our website shares lots of interesting information about the history of the States and its development. Check it out! https://t.co/0GwxUgMcyd #History #DevelopmentOfTheStates

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What do you know about Guernsey's government? Keep an eye out for our fun quiz in the next couple of weeks to test your knowledge. Here’s a little teaser question.🤓

Which month in 2022 did simultaneous electric voting go live in the Chamber?
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Our website is full of information about Guernsey's government for you to utilise. Find out how laws are made: https://t.co/0GwxUgMKnL #GuernseyLaws #AtTheStates

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Have you ever wondered what a typical day looks like for a Deputy?

Check out our website to find out more, including how to become one! https://t.co/bKB7RDDRgW #ADayInTheLife #AtTheStates

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Did you know Guernsey now uses an electronic voting system? When deputies make a decision during a States meeting, they vote on their devices & the results are then displayed to the Greffier & Presiding Officer to announce. Results are also published here: https://t.co/SmchU2XaCF

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Our website has had a refresh! ✅ Do you want to find out more about how the island's government works? Or information on its history and voting system? Visit https://t.co/0GwxUgMcyd for our helpful resources. #AtTheStates #GuernseyGovernment