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A constitutional referendum was held in American Samoa on November 6, 1973.[1] Voters were asked to whether they approved of a new constitution,[2] The new constitution provided for the direct election of the Governor and Lieutenant Governor, a doubling of the salaries for members of the Fono,[3] issuing government bonds to raise money, and decentralizing some powers to counties and villages.[2]
As with the previous referendum in 1972, the proposals were rejected, with 34% in favor and 66% against.
- ^ Samoans Turn Down New Constitution The New York Times, 11 November 1973
- ^ a b Samoans reject constitution Pacific Islands Monthly, December 1973, p6
- ^ Turning point for American Samoans Pacific Islands Monthly, December 1973, p21
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