1996 Palauan constitutional referendum

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A constitutional referendum was held in Palau on 5 November 1996, alongside the general elections. Voters were whether they approved of two changes to the constitution:

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  1. To allow voters to vote on constitutional amendments at any time, rather than only alongside general elections.
  2. To convene a Constitutional Convention to revise the constitution.

Both proposals were rejected by voters, with 53.8% and 51.8% against respectively. [1]

Results

Question One

ChoiceVotes%
For4,34646.2
Against5,05653.8
Invalid/blank votes721-
Total10,123100
Source: Nohlen et al.

Question Two

ChoiceVotes%
For4,58248.2
Against4,92951.8
Invalid/blank votes612-
Total10,123100
Source: Nohlen et al.

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References

  1. Dieter Nohlen, Florian Grotz & Christof Hartmann (2001) Elections in Asia: A data handbook, Volume II, p753 ISBN   0-19-924959-8