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July 1979 Palauan constitutional referendum
9 July 1979
Results
Choice Votes %
Yes 4,062 92.00%
No 353 8.00%
Valid votes 4,415 98.15%
Invalid or blank votes 83 1.85%
Total votes 4,498 100.00%
Registered voters/turnout 6,995 64.3%
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A constitutional referendum was held in Palau on 9 July 1979. The new constitution was approved by 92% of voters, and came into force on 1 January 1981.

The new constitution created a federal state with sixteen states. The President and Vice-President would have four year terms and would be eligible for one re-election, whilst the Palau National Congress would be bicameral. The constitution itself could only be amended by referendum and approval of at least 12 of the 16 states, and there would be a referendum at least every 15 years on whether the constitution should be revised or amended.

Results

Choice Votes %
For 4,062 92.00
Against 353 8.00
Invalid/blank 83 –
Total 4,498 100
Registered voters/turnout 6,995 64.30
Source: Direct Democracy

References

  1. ^ Palau, 9 July 1979: Constitution Direct Democracy (in German)
  2. Far East and Australasia 2003 Eur, p1061
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