Moroccan constitutional referendum, 1996

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A constitutional referendum was held in Morocco on 13 September 1992.^[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

1. ^ Historic overview of the Moroccan parliamentary experience Parliament of Morocco (French)
2. ^ Europa World Year Book 2, Book 2 p2953
3. ^ Nohlen, D, Krennerich, M & Thibaut, B (1999) Elections in Africa: A data handbook, p54 ISBN 0198296452