1973 American Samoan constitutional referendum
A constitutional referendum was held in American Samoa on November 6, 1973. Voters were asked to whether they approved of a new constitution, The new constitution provided for the direct election of the Governor and Lieutenant Governor, a doubling of the salaries for members of the Fono, issuing government bonds to raise money, and decentralizing some powers to counties and villages.
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As with the previous referendum in 1972, the proposals were rejected, with 34% in favor and 66% against.
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