1966 Spanish organic law referendum in Spanish Sahara facts for kids
In 1966, people in Spanish Sahara voted on a new important law for Spain. This vote was called a referendum. It happened on December 14, 1966. This vote was part of a bigger vote happening across all of Spain. The new law was called the "Organic Law of the State." Most people in Spanish Sahara, about 94.6%, voted to approve it. Across all of Spain, even more people, 98.1%, voted yes.
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What Was the 1966 Spanish Sahara Referendum?
A referendum is like a big vote where all citizens can say "yes" or "no" to a new law or an important decision. This specific vote was about a new set of rules for how Spain would be governed. It was a very important law that shaped the country's future. The vote took place in a region called Spanish Sahara, which is now known as Western Sahara.
How Did People Vote in Spanish Sahara?
People in Spanish Sahara were asked a simple question: "Do you approve of the Organic Law of the State Bill?" The results showed that most people supported the new law.
Understanding the Vote Results
Here's a simple look at how the votes turned out in Spanish Sahara:
- For (Yes, approved the law): 94.6% of voters.
- Against (No, did not approve the law): 5.4% of voters.
A total of 18,802 people were registered to vote. About 94.2% of these registered voters actually participated in the referendum. This means a lot of people came out to cast their vote.
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In Spanish: Referéndum de la ley orgánica española de 1966 en el Sáhara Español para niños
