Trust Territory of the Pacific Islands constitutional referendum, 1978
- Trust Territory of the Pacific Islands constitutional referendum, 1978
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A referendum on the proposed constitution of the Federated States of Micronesia was held on 12 July 1978. It was approved in Chuuk, Kosrae, Pohnpei and Yap, who formed the Federation on 10 May the following year.[1] In the Marshall Islands and Palau it was rejected, resulting in the islands becoming separate states.
Results
Chuuk, Kosrae, Pohnpei and Yap
| Choice |
Votes |
% |
| For |
20,164 |
73.9 |
| Against |
7,130 |
26.2 |
| Invalid/blank votes |
1,210 |
- |
| Total |
28,504 |
100 |
| Source: Nohlen et al. |
Marshall Islands
| Choice |
Votes |
% |
| For |
3,888 |
38.5 |
| Against |
6,217 |
61.5 |
| Invalid/blank votes |
|
- |
| Total |
10,105 |
100 |
| Source: Nohlen et al. |
References
- ^ Nohlen, D, Grotz, F & Hartmann, C (2001) Elections in Asia: A data handbook, Volume II, p634 ISBN 0199249598
Categories:
- 1978 referendums
- 1978 in Palau
- 1978 in the Marshall Islands
- 1978 in the Federated States of Micronesia
- Referendums in Palau
- Referendums in the Marshall Islands
- Referendums in the Federated States of Micronesia
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