1971 Uruguayan referendum

Uruguay 28 November 1971 180px Immediate re-election of the President For 29.55 Against 70.45 Presidential obligation to resign For 0.11 Against 99.89 A double referendum was held in Uruguay on 28 November 1971 alongside general elections.Uruguay, 28 November 1971: Immediate re-election of the President Direct Democracy de Voters were asked whether they approved of two proposals; one to allow presidents to seek immediate re-election for a second term, and one that would force the President to resign if any government ministers were found guilty of violating the law.Uruguay, 28 November 1971: Resignation of the President Direct Democracy de Both were rejected by voters. Proposals The proposal to allow Presidents to seek immediate re-election for a second term was put forward by the Battlista faction of the Colorado Party in the General Assembly. It had been inspired by the es Unión Nacional Reeleccionista supporting President Jorge Pacheco Areco. The proposal to force the President to resign if any government minister was found guilty of violating the law was put forward a popular initiative. Results Immediate re-election ChoiceVotes%For491,68028.25Against1,248,43971.75Total1,740,119100Registered voters/turnout1,875,66092.65Source: http://www.sudd.ch/event.php?lang=en&id=uy0119712=Direct Democracy Presidential resignation ChoiceVotes%For1,8700.10Against1,738,24999.90Total1,740,119100Registered voters/turnout1,875,66092.65Source: http://www.sudd.ch/event.php?lang=en&id=uy011971 Direct Democracy References Uruguay Category:1971 in Uruguay Category:Referendums in Uruguay Category:Constitutional referendums in Uruguay Category:Term limit abolition referendums Category:November 1971 in South America