1934 Uruguayan constitutional referendum
A constitutional referendum was held in Uruguay on 19 April 1934, alongside parliamentary elections.[1] The new constitution was approved by 95.75% of voters.[2]
Background
editA series of conflicts between the National Council of Administration and President Gabriel Terra led to Terra leading a presidential coup on 31 March 1933.[3] Terra instituted a government that suspended the 1918 constitution, and elections were held for a Constitutional Assembly on 25 June. The various factions of the Colorado Party emerged as the largest group in the Assembly, winning 151 of the 284 seats.[4]
New constitution
editThe new constitution abolished the National Council of Administration and transferred its powers to the President,[3] with President also becoming the head of government.[2] Other changes included the Senate being equally divided between the two parties receiving the most votes, and allowing the public to propose constitutional amendments (though 20% of the electorate).[2]
Results
edit| Choice | Votes | % |
|---|---|---|
| For | 228,145 | 95.75 |
| Against | 10,124 | 4.25 |
| Invalid/blank votes | – | |
| Total | 238,269 | 100 |
| Registered voters/turnout | 422,865 | 56.34 |
| Source: Direct Democracy | ||
See also
editReferences
edit- ^ Nohlen, D (2005) Elections in the Americas: A data handbook, Volume II, p494 ISBN 978-0-19-928358-3
- ^ a b c Uruguay, 19 April 1934: Constitution Direct Democracy (in German)
- ^ a b The Constitution Library of Congress Country Studies
- ^ Nohlen, p501