1996 Moroccan constitutional referendum
13 September 1996 |
Choice | Votes | % |
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Yes | 10,169,211 | 99.56% |
No | 45,324 | 0.44% |
Valid votes | 10,214,535 | 99.69% |
Invalid or blank votes | 31,639 | 0.31% |
Total votes | 10,246,174 | 100.00% |
Registered voters/turnout | 12,351,871 | 82.95% |
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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 | % |
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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. |