A three-part constitutional referendum was held in the Northern Mariana Islands on 1 November 1997. All three proposals were approved by voters.
Background All three proposals had been approved by a three-quarter majority in both houses of the Commonwealth Legislature.
Proposed changes
Chapter II, Articles 16 and 17 Chapter II, article 16 would be amended to read:
It also involved deleting Chapter II, article 17, section f.Northern Mariana Islands, 1 November 1997: Restriction on Parliamentary Services Direct Democracy
Chapter III, article 20 Section b of Chapter III, article 20 would be amended to read:Northern Mariana Islands, 1 November 1997: In addition to employment for retirees without pension loss Direct Democracy
Chapter IV The proposed amendments to Chapter IV were intended to ensure that federal courts had a constitutional basis, and to clarify their powers and procedures.Northern Mariana Islands, 1 November 1997: Unique Constitutional foundations of the judicial power Direct Democracy
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