July 1979 Palauan constitutional referendum

A constitutional referendum was held in Palau on 9 July 1979.[1] The new constitution was approved by 92% of voters,[1] and came into force on 1 January 1981.[2]

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%

The new constitution created a federal state with sixteen states.[1] 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.[1] 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.[1]

Results

Choice Votes %
For4,06292.00
Against3538.00
Invalid/blank83
Total4,498100
Registered voters/turnout6,99564.30
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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