A referendum on holding a Constitutional Convention was held in the

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on 5 November 1983.Northern Mariana Islands, 5 November 1983: Election of a Constitutional Convention
Direct Democracy The proposal was approved by voters. A subsequent 44-part referendum on constitutional amendments was held in 1985.

Background

The referendum was held in accordance with Chapter XVIII, article 2 of the

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, which stated that there must be a referendum on calling a Constitutional Convention every ten years. Voters were asked the question "Shall there be a constitutional convention to propose amendments to the Constitution?"

References

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