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A constitutional referendum was held in Romania on 24 February 1938 to approve a new constitution granting dictatorial powers to King Carol II. [1] Voting was done by answering yes or no before an election bureau, with silence marked as yes. Voting was compulsory, and the amendments were approved by 99.87% of voters. [1] The voting process has been described as deeply flawed and characterized by widespread intimidation. [2]
The proposed changes to the constitution included: [1]
Choice | Votes | % | |
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For | 4,297,581 | 99.87 | |
Against | 5,483 | 0.13 | |
Total | 4,303,064 | 100.00 | |
Valid votes | 4,303,064 | 100.00 | |
Invalid/blank votes | 0 | 0.00 | |
Total votes | 4,303,064 | 100.00 | |
Source: Direct Democracy |
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A constitutional referendum was held in Romania on 24 February 1938 to approve a new constitution granting dictatorial powers to King Carol II. [1] Voting was done by answering yes or no before an election bureau, with silence marked as yes. Voting was compulsory, and the amendments were approved by 99.87% of voters. [1] The voting process has been described as deeply flawed and characterized by widespread intimidation. [2]
The proposed changes to the constitution included: [1]
Choice | Votes | % | |
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For | 4,297,581 | 99.87 | |
Against | 5,483 | 0.13 | |
Total | 4,303,064 | 100.00 | |
Valid votes | 4,303,064 | 100.00 | |
Invalid/blank votes | 0 | 0.00 | |
Total votes | 4,303,064 | 100.00 | |
Source: Direct Democracy |