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October 1946 French Constitutional Referendum
A constitutional referendum was held in France on 13 October 1946.Dieter Nohlen & Philip Stöver (2010) ''Elections in Europe: A data handbook'', p674 Voters were asked whether they approved of a new constitution proposed by the Constituent Assembly elected in June.Nohlen & Stöver, p684 Unlike the May referendum, which saw a previous constitutional proposal rejected, the new Constitution of 27 October 1946 was accepted by 53.2% of voters, and brought the Fourth Republic into existence. Voter turnout was 67.6%. Results See also * October 1946 French constitutional referendum in Algeria * October 1946 French constitutional referendum in Cameroon * October 1946 French constitutional referendum in Dahomey and Togo * October 1946 French constitutional referendum in Chad–Ubangi-Shari * October 1946 French constitutional referendum in French Somaliland * October 1946 French constitutional referendum in French Sudan−Niger * October 1946 French constitutional referendum ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
French Fourth Republic
The French Fourth Republic (french: Quatrième république française) was the Republicanism, republican government of France from 27 October 1946 to 4 October 1958, governed by the fourth republican constitution. It was in many ways a revival of the French Third Republic, Third Republic that was in place from 1870 during the Franco-Prussian War to 1940 during World War II, and suffered many of the same problems. France adopted the constitution of the Fourth Republic on 13 October 1946. Despite the political dysfunction, the Fourth Republic saw an era of great economic growth in France and the rebuilding of the nation's social institutions and Manufacturing, industry after World War II, with assistance from the United States provided through the Marshall Plan. It also saw the beginning of the rapprochement with former longtime enemy West Germany, Germany, which in turn led to Franco-German co-operation and eventually to the development of the European Union. Some attempts were al ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
October 1946 French Constitutional Referendum In French Sudan−Niger
A constitutional referendum was held in French Sudan and Niger ) , official_languages = , languages_type = National languagesFrench constitutional referendum. The proposed new constitution was rejected by 45% of voters in the two territories, but approved by 57.4% of the overall vote. Voter turnout was 51%.Sternberger, D, Vogel, B, Nohlen, D & Landfried, K (1969) ''Die Wahl der Parlamente: Band II: Afrika, Erster Halbband'', p1248 Results References {{DEFAULTSORT:1946 10 French constitutional referendum in French Sudan-Niger[...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
1946 Referendums
Events January * January 6 - The 1946 North Vietnamese parliamentary election, first general election ever in Vietnam is held. * January 7 – The Allies recognize the Austrian republic with its 1937 borders, and divide the country into four Allied-occupied Austria, occupation zones. * January 10 ** The first meeting of the United Nations is held, at Methodist Central Hall Westminster in London. ** ''Project Diana'' bounces radar waves off the Moon, measuring the exact distance between the Earth and the Moon, and proves that communication is possible between Earth and outer space, effectively opening the Space Age. * January 11 - Enver Hoxha declares the People's Republic of Albania, with himself as prime minister of Albania, prime minister. * January 16 – Charles de Gaulle resigns as head of the Provisional Government of the French Republic, French provisional government. * January 17 - The United Nations Security Council holds its first session, at Church House, Westmin ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
1946 Elections In France
Events January * January 6 - The 1946 North Vietnamese parliamentary election, first general election ever in Vietnam is held. * January 7 – The Allies recognize the Austrian republic with its 1937 borders, and divide the country into four Allied-occupied Austria, occupation zones. * January 10 ** The first meeting of the United Nations is held, at Methodist Central Hall Westminster in London. ** ''Project Diana'' bounces radar waves off the Moon, measuring the exact distance between the Earth and the Moon, and proves that communication is possible between Earth and outer space, effectively opening the Space Age. * January 11 - Enver Hoxha declares the People's Republic of Albania, with himself as prime minister of Albania, prime minister. * January 16 – Charles de Gaulle resigns as head of the Provisional Government of the French Republic, French provisional government. * January 17 - The United Nations Security Council holds its first session, at Church House, Westmin ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Referendums In France
In France there are two types of referendum: * At the national level, a legislative referendum on the initiative of President of the French Republic on a proposal by the Cabinet or the Parliament (since 1958 ); * Locally, a local referendum initiative (since 2003). The Constitutional Law of 23 July 2008 provides a shared initiative referendum (organized on the initiative of one-fifth of the members of Parliament, supported by one-tenth of registered voters). Concept The referendum is a process used to reclaim democratic ideals, in which "the body of citizens are called to express, through a referendum, an opinion or intention with respect to any measure that other authority has taken or plans to take" (translated),Defined by Julien Laferrière 1947; Original text: ''le corps des citoyens est appelé à exprimer, par une votation populaire, son avis ou sa volonté à l'égard d'une mesure qu'une autre autorité a prise ou envisage de prendre.''. which will be acted upon or ado ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
October 1946 French Constitutional Referendum In Tunisia
A constitutional referendum was held in Tunisia ) , image_map = Tunisia location (orthographic projection).svg , map_caption = Location of Tunisia in northern Africa , image_map2 = , capital = Tunis , largest_city = capital , ... on 13 October 1946 as part of the wider French constitutional referendum. Although the new constitution was rejected by 73% of voters in Tunisia, it was approved by 53% of voters overall. Voter turnout was 48.7%.Sternberger, D, Vogel, B, Nohlen, D & Landfried, K (1969) ''Die Wahl der Parlamente: Band II: Afrika, Zweiter Halbband'', p2293 Results References {{DEFAULTSORT:1946 10 French constitutional referendum in Tunisia 1946 referendums October 1946 events in Africa 1946 in Tunisia 1946 2 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
October 1946 French Constitutional Referendum In Mauritania−Senegal
A constitutional referendum was held in Mauritania and Senegal Senegal,; Wolof: ''Senegaal''; Pulaar: 𞤅𞤫𞤲𞤫𞤺𞤢𞥄𞤤𞤠(Senegaali); Arabic: السنغال ''As-Sinighal'') officially the Republic of Senegal,; Wolof: ''Réewum Senegaal''; Pulaar : 𞤈𞤫𞤲𞤣𞤢𞥄𞤲𞤣𞤠ðž ... on 13 October 1946 as part of the wider French constitutional referendum. The proposed new constitution was approved by 92% of voters in the two territories and 57.4% of the overall vote. Voter turnout was 60.4%.Sternberger, D, Vogel, B, Nohlen, D & Landfried, K (1969) ''Die Wahl der Parlamente: Band II: Afrika, Zweiter Halbband'', p1856 Results References {{DEFAULTSORT:1946 10 French constitutional referendum in Mauritania-Senegal 1946 referendums October 1946 events in Africa 1946 II 1946 in Mauritania 1946 II 1946 in Senegal ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
October 1946 French Constitutional Referendum In Ivory Coast
A constitutional referendum was held in Ivory Coast (which included Upper Volta at the time) on 13 October 1946 as part of the wider French constitutional referendum. Although the proposed new constitution was rejected by 71% of voters in the territory,Sternberger, D, Vogel, B, Nohlen, D & Landfried, K (1969) ''Die Wahl der Parlamente: Band II: Afrika, Erster Halbband'', p675 it was approved 53% of voters overall. Results References {{DEFAULTSORT:1946 10 French constitutional referendum in Ivory Coast 1946 referendums October 1946 events in Africa 1946 1946 in French Upper Volta 1946 Events January * January 6 - The 1946 North Vietnamese parliamentary election, first general election ever in Vietnam is held. * January 7 – The Allies recognize the Austrian republic with its 1937 borders, and divide the country into f ... 1946 in Ivory Coast Constitutional referendums in France ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
October 1946 French Constitutional Referendum In Guinea
A constitutional referendum was held in Guinea on 13 October 1946 as part of the wider French constitutional referendum. Although the proposed new constitution was rejected by 54% of voters in the territory,Sternberger, D, Vogel, B, Nohlen, D & Landfried, K (1969) ''Die Wahl der Parlamente: Band II: Afrika, Erster Halbband'', p835 it was approved 53% of voters overall. Results References {{DEFAULTSORT:1946 10 French constitutional referendum in Guinea 1946 referendums October 1946 events in Africa 1946 Events January * January 6 - The 1946 North Vietnamese parliamentary election, first general election ever in Vietnam is held. * January 7 – The Allies recognize the Austrian republic with its 1937 borders, and divide the country into f ... 1946 in French Guinea Constitutional referendums in France ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
October 1946 French Constitutional Referendum In Gabon–Moyen Congo ...
A constitutional referendum was held in Gabon and Moyen Congo on 13 October 1946 as part of the wider French constitutional referendum. Although the proposed new constitution was rejected by 72% of voters in the territory,Sternberger, D, Vogel, B, Nohlen, D & Landfried, K (1969) ''Die Wahl der Parlamente: Band II: Afrika, Erster Halbband'', p1047 it was approved by 53% of voters overall. Results See also * French Fourth Republic * Provisional Government of the French Republic References {{DEFAULTSORT:1946 10 French constitutional referendum in Gabon-Moyen Congo Gabon Gabon 1946 French 1946 French 1946 1946 Gabon Gabon (; ; snq, Ngabu), officially the Gabonese Republic (french: République gabonaise), is a country on the west coast of Central Africa. Located on the equator, it is bordered by Equatorial Guinea to the northwest, Cameroon to the north ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
October 1946 French Constitutional Referendum In French Somaliland
A constitutional referendum was held in French Somaliland French Somaliland (french: Côte française des Somalis, lit= French Coast of the Somalis so, Xeebta Soomaaliyeed ee Faransiiska) was a French colony in the Horn of Africa. It existed between 1884 and 1967, at which time it became the French Ter ... on 13 October 1946 as part of the wider French constitutional referendum. Although the proposed new constitution was rejected by 73% of voters in the territory,Sternberger, D, Vogel, B, Nohlen, D & Landfried, K (1969) ''Die Wahl der Parlamente: Band II: Afrika, Erster Halbband'', p630 it was approved 53% of voters overall. Results References {{DEFAULTSORT:1946 10 French constitutional referendum in French Somaliland 1946 referendums Referendums in Djibouti 1946 in French Somaliland Constitutional referendums in France October 1946 events in Africa ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
France
France (), officially the French Republic ( ), is a country primarily located in Western Europe. It also comprises of Overseas France, overseas regions and territories in the Americas and the Atlantic Ocean, Atlantic, Pacific Ocean, Pacific and Indian Oceans. Its Metropolitan France, metropolitan area extends from the Rhine to the Atlantic Ocean and from the Mediterranean Sea to the English Channel and the North Sea; overseas territories include French Guiana in South America, Saint Pierre and Miquelon in the North Atlantic, the French West Indies, and many islands in Oceania and the Indian Ocean. Due to its several coastal territories, France has the largest exclusive economic zone in the world. France borders Belgium, Luxembourg, Germany, Switzerland, Monaco, Italy, Andorra, and Spain in continental Europe, as well as the Kingdom of the Netherlands, Netherlands, Suriname, and Brazil in the Americas via its overseas territories in French Guiana and Saint Martin (island), ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
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