Moroccan constitutional referendum, 1972

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A constitutional referendum was held in Morocco on 1 March 1972.[1] The new constitution replaced that approved by referendum in 1970, and was drawn up after an attempted coup in July 1971 forced King Hassan II to accept the need for a broader government (the previous constitution had limited directly elected seats to only 90 of the 240 in Parliament).[2]

The constitution was approved by 98.8% of voters with a 93% turnout,[3] and was promulgated on 10 March.[1] Elections were scheduled for May. However, they were then indefinitely postponed, and did not take place until 1977.[4]

Results

Choice Votes %
For 4,434,859 98.8
Against 55,737 1.2
Invalid/blank votes 29,276 -
Total 4,519,923 100
Source: Nohlen et al.

References

  1. ^ a b Historic overview of the Moroccan parliamentary experience Parliament of Morocco (French)
  2. ^ History - Morocco Nations Encyclopedia
  3. ^ Nohlen, D, Krennerich, M & Thibaut, B (1999) Elections in Africa: A data handbook, p632 ISBN 0198296452
  4. ^ Morocco Inter-Parliamentary Union
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