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