1991 Micronesian constitutional referendum

A 26-part constitutional referendum was held in the Federated States of Micronesia on 2 July 1991.[1] Only four of the proposals to amend the constitution were approved by voters.

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Results
# Proposal Outcome
1Four year term of office for Congress membersRejected [2]
2List of judges with special responsibilitiesRejected [3]
3Powers of the Supreme CourtRejected [4]
4Constitutional amendments by simple majority in each stateRejected [5]
5Clarification of the term of office of the PresidentRejected [6]
6Independent Anti-Corruption ProsecutorRejected [7]
7Co-ordination of government projects with the statesRejected [8]
8Individual states ability to impose additional taxes on import dutiesRejected [9]
9No public funds for Congress membersRejected [10]
10Powers for education and social securityApproved [11]
11Consent of the individual states for a new civil rights lawRejected [12]
12Repeal of the ban on indefinite leases of land under certain circumstancesApproved [13]
13Traditional ownership of land for sub-sea reefsRejected [14]
14Fifty percent of government revenue transferred to the statesRejected [15]
15Temporary land rights as collateral for loansRejected [16]
16Exclusive application of Micronesian jurisdictionApproved [17]
17Repeal of facilitated repatriation of former residentsRejected [18]
18Veto of presidential decisions with a three-quarter majority in CongressRejected [19]
19Restricting Congress to defining only national crimeApproved [20]
20Powers of individual states on foreign investmentRejected [21]
21Inconsistencies of local laws with the Constitution; first congressional electionsRejected [22]
22Powers of the President to grant amnestiesRejected [23]
23Liability of all official acts of the statesRejected [24]
24Access of the public auditorRejected [25]
25Introduction of a chamber of traditional chiefsRejected [26]
26New title for Chapter IRejected [27]

Passed amendments
# Section Old text New text
10Chapter IX
article 2
section r		New sectionThe following powers are expressly delegated to Congress:
(r) to promote education and health by setting minimum standards, coordinating state activities relating to foreign assistance, providing training and assistance to the states and providing support for post-secondary educational programs and projects.
10Chapter IX
article 3
section c		The following powers may be exercised concurrently by Congress and the states:
(c) to establish systems of social security and public welfare, to promote education and health, and		The following powers may be exercised concurrently by Congress and the states:
(c) to establish systems of social security and public welfare.
12Chapter XIII
article 5		An agreement for the use of land for an indefinite term is prohibited. An existing agreement becomes void 5 years after the effective date of this Constitution. Within that time, a new agreement shall be concluded between the parties. When the national government is a party, it shall initiate negotiations.A lease agreement for the use of land for an indefinite term by a noncitizen, a corporation not wholly owned by citizens, or any government is prohibited.
16Chapter XI
article 11		Court decisions shall be consistent with this Constitution, Micronesian customs and traditions, and the social and geographical configuration of Micronesia.Court decisions shall be consistent with this Constitution, Micronesian customs and traditions, and the social and geographical configuration of Micronesia. In rendering a decision, the court must consult and apply sources of the Federated States of Micronesia.
19Chapter IX
article 2
section p		The following powers are expressly delegated to Congress:
(p) to define major crimes and prescribe penalties, having due regard for local custom and tradition		The following powers are expressly delegated to Congress:
(p) to define national crimes and prescribe penalties, having due regard for local custom and tradition
gollark: Problem is, there aren't any more "public square"-y spaces which anyone actually *uses*, because the giant social media sites have pulled most traffic into their walled garden things.
gollark: That makes so much sense and has no problems.
gollark: What an extremely sensible way to derive political positions!
gollark: I don't think Mexican is a language?
gollark: It's within margin of english.

References
  1. Micronesia Direct Democracy
  2. Mikronesischer Staatenbund, 2. Juli 1991 : Vierjährige Amtszeit für alle Kongressabgeordneten Direct Democracy
  3. Mikronesischer Staatenbund, 2. Juli 1991 : Liste von Richtern mit besonderen Aufgaben Direct Democracy
  4. Mikronesischer Staatenbund, 2. Juli 1991 : Kompetenzen des Obersten Gerichts Direct Democracy
  5. Mikronesischer Staatenbund, 2. Juli 1991 : Verfassungsänderungen mit einfacher Mehrheit in den Einzelstaaten Direct Democracy
  6. Mikronesischer Staatenbund, 2. Juli 1991 : Präzisierung der Amtszeit des Präsidenten Direct Democracy
  7. Mikronesischer Staatenbund, 2. Juli 1991 : Unabhängiger Staatsanwalt zur Korruptionsbekämpfung Direct Democracy
  8. Mikronesischer Staatenbund, 2. Juli 1991 : Koordination von Regierungsprojekten mit den Einzelstaaten Direct Democracy
  9. Mikronesischer Staatenbund, 2. Juli 1991 : Einzelstaaten dürfen Steuerzuschläge auf Importzölle erheben Direct Democracy
  10. Mikronesischer Staatenbund, 2. Juli 1991 : Keine öffentlichen Fondsgelder für Kongressabgeordnete Direct Democracy
  11. Mikronesischer Staatenbund, 2. Juli 1991 : Kompetenzen für Erziehung und soziale Sicherheit Direct Democracy
  12. Mikronesischer Staatenbund, 2. Juli 1991 : Zustimmung der Einzelstaaten zu einem neuen Bürgerrechtsgesetz Direct Democracy
  13. Mikronesischer Staatenbund, 2. Juli 1991 : Aufhebung des Verbots unbefristeter Landverpachtungen unter gewissen Umständen Direct Democracy
  14. Mikronesischer Staatenbund, 2. Juli 1991 : Traditioneller Landbesitz für Untermeeresriffe Direct Democracy
  15. Mikronesischer Staatenbund, 2. Juli 1991 : 50% der Staatseinnahmen für die Einzelstaaten Direct Democracy
  16. Mikronesischer Staatenbund, 2. Juli 1991 : Zeitlich begrenzte Landrechte als Sicherheit bei Krediten Direct Democracy
  17. Mikronesischer Staatenbund, 2. Juli 1991 : Ausschliessliche Geltung mikronesicher Rechtssprechung Direct Democracy
  18. Mikronesischer Staatenbund, 2. Juli 1991 : Aufhebung der erleichterten Wiedereinbürgerung ehemaliger Bewohner Direct Democracy
  19. Mikronesischer Staatenbund, 2. Juli 1991 : Veto des Präsidenten mit drei Vierteln überstimmbar Direct Democracy
  20. Mikronesischer Staatenbund, 2. Juli 1991 : Kongress legt nur noch nationale Verbrechen fest Direct Democracy
  21. Mikronesischer Staatenbund, 2. Juli 1991 : Kompetenz der Einzelstaaten über ausländische Investititonen Direct Democracy
  22. Mikronesischer Staatenbund, 2. Juli 1991 : Inkonsistenz lokaler Gesetze mit der Verfassung; erste Kongresswahl Direct Democracy
  23. Mikronesischer Staatenbund, 2. Juli 1991 : Kompetenzen des Präsidenten für Amnestien Direct Democracy
  24. Mikronesischer Staatenbund, 2. Juli 1991 : Verbindlichkeit aller Amtshandlungen der Staaten untereinander Direct Democracy
  25. Mikronesischer Staatenbund, 2. Juli 1991 : Bedingungen für den öffentlichen Rechnungsprüfer Direct Democracy
  26. Mikronesischer Staatenbund, 2. Juli 1991 : Einführung einer Kammer traditioneller Häuptlinge Direct Democracy
  27. Mikronesischer Staatenbund, 2. Juli 1991 : Neuer Titel für Kapitel I Direct Democracy
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