1917 Uruguayan constitutional referendum
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A constitutional referendum was held in Uruguay on 25 November 1917.[1] Amongst the changes to the system of government, the new constitution would create a National Council of Administration (known as the colegiado) alongside the presidency.[2] The National Council of Administration would have nine members; six from the first party and three from the second. The proposals were approved by 95.15% of voters.[3] The result was confirmed by the Senate on 18 December, and the new constitution came into force on 1 March 1919.[3]
Contents
1 Background
2 New constitution
3 Results
4 See also
5 References
Background
The colegiado system had been first proposed by President José Batlle y Ordóñez in 1913, with the aim of creating an executive body similar to the Swiss Federal Council.[2] Batlle had been opposed to the presidential system, believing that a collegiate body would lower the risk of a dictatorship emerging.[2] Although the proposal was defeated in 1916, Batlle negotiated a compromise with the National Party to include the system in a new constitution.[2]
New constitution
As well as introducing the colegiado system, the new constitution determined that presidents could only serve a single term in office.[3] It provided for a bicameral General Assembly with a term of four years, and introduced universal male suffrage.[3] It also provided for the separation of church and state and allowed for constitutional amendments to be made with a two-thirds majority in both chambers of the General Assembly.[3]
Results
| Choice | Votes | % |
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| For | 84,992 | 95.15 |
| Against | 4,330 | 4.85 |
| Invalid/blank votes | – | |
| Total | 89,322 | 100 |
| Registered voters/turnout | 233'850 | 38.20 |
| Source: Direct Democracy | ||
See also
- Uruguayan Constitution
References
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^ abcd The Constitution Library of Congress Country Studies
^ abcde Uruguay, 25 November 1917: Constitution Direct Democracy (in German)
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