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

Elections and referendums in Morocco

General elections	1947 1951 1956 1963 1970 1977 1984 1993 1997 2002 2007 2011 2016

Referendums	1962 1970 1972 1980 (23 May) 1980 (30 May) 1984 1989 1992 1995 1996 2011

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