Palauan constitutional referendum, 1996
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:
- To allow voters to vote on constitutional amendments at any time, rather than only alongside general elections.
- 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
| Choice |
Votes |
% |
| For |
4,346 |
46.2 |
| Against |
5,056 |
53.8 |
| Invalid/blank votes |
721 |
- |
| Total |
10,123 |
100 |
| Source: Nohlen et al. |
Question Two
| Choice |
Votes |
% |
| For |
4,582 |
48.2 |
| Against |
4,929 |
51.8 |
| Invalid/blank votes |
612 |
- |
| Total |
10,123 |
100 |
| Source: Nohlen et al. |
References
- ^ Nohlen, D, Grotz, F & Hartmann, C (2001) Elections in Asia: A data handbook, Volume II, p753 ISBN 0199249598