Moroccan constitutional referendum, 1996
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A constitutional referendum was held in Morocco on 13 September 1996.[1] The new constitution created a bicameral Parliament by adding the Assembly of Councillors to the existing Assembly of Representatives. The 270-seat Assembly of Councillors would be indirectly elected by local councillors (162 seats), chambers of commerce (81), and trade unions (27), whilst the 325-seat Assembly of Representatives would now be entirely directly elected.[2] The changes were approved by 99.5% of voters, with an 85% turnout.[3] Fresh elections were held the following year.
Results
Choice | Votes | % |
---|---|---|
For | 10,332,469 | 99.5 |
Against | 48,442 | 0.5 |
Invalid/blank votes | 110,201 | - |
Total | 10,443,112 | 100 |
Source: Nohlen et al. |
References
- ↑ Historic overview of the Moroccan parliamentary experience Parliament of Morocco (French)
- ↑ Europa World Year Book 2, Book 2 p2953
- ↑ Nohlen, D, Krennerich, M & Thibaut, B (1999) Elections in Africa: A data handbook, p54 ISBN 0-19-829645-2
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