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.Dieter Nohlen, Florian Grotz & Christof Hartmann (2001) Elections in Asia: A data handbook, Volume II, p753
Results Question One ChoiceVotes%For4,34646.2Against5,05653.8Invalid/blank votes721-Total10,123100Source: Nohlen et al.
Question Two ChoiceVotes%For4,58248.2Against4,92951.8Invalid/blank votes612-Total10,123100Source: Nohlen et al.
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