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1991 Micronesian constitutional referendum

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

Results

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

Passed amendments

#SectionOld textNew text
10Chapter IX
article 2
section r*New section*The 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 cThe 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, andThe following powers may be exercised concurrently by Congress and the states:
(c) to establish systems of social security and public welfare.
12Chapter XIII
article 5An 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 11Court 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 pThe following powers are expressly delegated to Congress:
(p) to define major crimes and prescribe penalties, having due regard for local custom and traditionThe following powers are expressly delegated to Congress:
(p) to define national crimes and prescribe penalties, having due regard for local custom and tradition

References

References

  1. [http://www.sudd.ch/list.php?lang=en&area=mikron&topic=&first=&last=&sense=desc Micronesia] Direct Democracy
  2. [http://www.sudd.ch/event.php?lang=en&id=fm261991 Mikronesischer Staatenbund, 2. Juli 1991 : Vierjährige Amtszeit für alle Kongressabgeordneten] Direct Democracy
  3. [http://www.sudd.ch/event.php?lang=en&id=fm251991 Mikronesischer Staatenbund, 2. Juli 1991 : Liste von Richtern mit besonderen Aufgaben] Direct Democracy
  4. [http://www.sudd.ch/event.php?lang=en&id=fm241991 Mikronesischer Staatenbund, 2. Juli 1991 : Kompetenzen des Obersten Gerichts] Direct Democracy
  5. [http://www.sudd.ch/event.php?lang=en&id=fm231991 Mikronesischer Staatenbund, 2. Juli 1991 : Verfassungsänderungen mit einfacher Mehrheit in den Einzelstaaten] Direct Democracy
  6. [http://www.sudd.ch/event.php?lang=en&id=fm221991 Mikronesischer Staatenbund, 2. Juli 1991 : Präzisierung der Amtszeit des Präsidenten] Direct Democracy
  7. [http://www.sudd.ch/event.php?lang=en&id=fm211991 Mikronesischer Staatenbund, 2. Juli 1991 : Unabhängiger Staatsanwalt zur Korruptionsbekämpfung] Direct Democracy
  8. [http://www.sudd.ch/event.php?lang=en&id=fm201991 Mikronesischer Staatenbund, 2. Juli 1991 : Koordination von Regierungsprojekten mit den Einzelstaaten] Direct Democracy
  9. [http://www.sudd.ch/event.php?lang=en&id=fm191991 Mikronesischer Staatenbund, 2. Juli 1991 : Einzelstaaten dürfen Steuerzuschläge auf Importzölle erheben] Direct Democracy
  10. [http://www.sudd.ch/event.php?lang=en&id=fm181991 Mikronesischer Staatenbund, 2. Juli 1991 : Keine öffentlichen Fondsgelder für Kongressabgeordnete] Direct Democracy
  11. [http://www.sudd.ch/event.php?lang=en&id=fm171991 Mikronesischer Staatenbund, 2. Juli 1991 : Kompetenzen für Erziehung und soziale Sicherheit] Direct Democracy
  12. [http://www.sudd.ch/event.php?lang=en&id=fm161991 Mikronesischer Staatenbund, 2. Juli 1991 : Zustimmung der Einzelstaaten zu einem neuen Bürgerrechtsgesetz] Direct Democracy
  13. [http://www.sudd.ch/event.php?lang=en&id=fm151991 Mikronesischer Staatenbund, 2. Juli 1991 : Aufhebung des Verbots unbefristeter Landverpachtungen unter gewissen Umständen] Direct Democracy
  14. [http://www.sudd.ch/event.php?lang=en&id=fm141991 Mikronesischer Staatenbund, 2. Juli 1991 : Traditioneller Landbesitz für Untermeeresriffe] Direct Democracy
  15. [http://www.sudd.ch/event.php?lang=en&id=fm131991 Mikronesischer Staatenbund, 2. Juli 1991 : 50% der Staatseinnahmen für die Einzelstaaten] Direct Democracy
  16. [http://www.sudd.ch/event.php?lang=en&id=fm121991 Mikronesischer Staatenbund, 2. Juli 1991 : Zeitlich begrenzte Landrechte als Sicherheit bei Krediten] Direct Democracy
  17. [http://www.sudd.ch/event.php?lang=en&id=fm111991 Mikronesischer Staatenbund, 2. Juli 1991 : Ausschliessliche Geltung mikronesicher Rechtssprechung] Direct Democracy
  18. [http://www.sudd.ch/event.php?lang=en&id=fm101991 Mikronesischer Staatenbund, 2. Juli 1991 : Aufhebung der erleichterten Wiedereinbürgerung ehemaliger Bewohner] Direct Democracy
  19. [http://www.sudd.ch/event.php?lang=en&id=fm091991 Mikronesischer Staatenbund, 2. Juli 1991 : Veto des Präsidenten mit drei Vierteln überstimmbar] Direct Democracy
  20. [http://www.sudd.ch/event.php?lang=en&id=fm081991 Mikronesischer Staatenbund, 2. Juli 1991 : Kongress legt nur noch nationale Verbrechen fest] Direct Democracy
  21. [http://www.sudd.ch/event.php?lang=en&id=fm071991 Mikronesischer Staatenbund, 2. Juli 1991 : Kompetenz der Einzelstaaten über ausländische Investititonen] Direct Democracy
  22. [http://www.sudd.ch/event.php?lang=en&id=fm061991 Mikronesischer Staatenbund, 2. Juli 1991 : Inkonsistenz lokaler Gesetze mit der Verfassung; erste Kongresswahl] Direct Democracy
  23. [http://www.sudd.ch/event.php?lang=en&id=fm051991 Mikronesischer Staatenbund, 2. Juli 1991 : Kompetenzen des Präsidenten für Amnestien] Direct Democracy
  24. [http://www.sudd.ch/event.php?lang=en&id=fm041991 Mikronesischer Staatenbund, 2. Juli 1991 : Verbindlichkeit aller Amtshandlungen der Staaten untereinander] Direct Democracy
  25. [http://www.sudd.ch/event.php?lang=en&id=fm031991 Mikronesischer Staatenbund, 2. Juli 1991 : Bedingungen für den öffentlichen Rechnungsprüfer] Direct Democracy
  26. [http://www.sudd.ch/event.php?lang=en&id=fm021991 Mikronesischer Staatenbund, 2. Juli 1991 : Einführung einer Kammer traditioneller Häuptlinge] Direct Democracy
  27. [http://www.sudd.ch/event.php?lang=en&id=fm011991 Mikronesischer Staatenbund, 2. Juli 1991 : Neuer Titel für Kapitel I] Direct Democracy
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