1972 United States Virgin Islands constitutional referendum
A constitutional referendum was held in the United States Virgin Islands on 7 November 1972.[1] Federal law passed by the United States Congress suggested that a second Constitutional Convention be called after the failure of the previous proposed constitution.
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Whilst the new constitution received a majority of votes in favour, turnout was too low and it did not enter into force.[1]
Results
| Choice | Votes | % |
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| Approve new constitution | 7,279 | 56.88 |
| Reject new constitution | 5,518 | 43.12 |
| Invalid votes | - | – |
| Total | 12,797 | 100 |
| Registered voters/turnout | 21,641 | 59.13 |
| Source: Direct Democracy | ||
gollark: That doesn't really seem incompatible with natural selection on ideas happening.
gollark: Ideas which spread well live. Ideas which don't die. It's not exactly the same.
gollark: Not really.
gollark: Not actually correct fact.
gollark: In some cases the ideas which spread well are just, say, contentious political stuff which you feel like you have to tell everyone.
References
- United States Virgin Islands, 7 November 1972: Constitution Direct Democracy (in German)
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