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Aconstitutional referendum was held inRomania on 24 February 1938 to approvea new constitution grantingdictatorial powers toKingCarol II.[1] Voting was done by answering yes or no before an election bureau, with silence marked as yes. Voting was compulsory, and the amendments were approved by 99.87% of voters.[1] The voting process has been described as deeply flawed and characterized by widespread intimidation.[2]
The proposed changes to the constitution included:[1]
| Choice | Votes | % | |
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| For | 4,297,581 | 99.87 | |
| Against | 5,483 | 0.13 | |
| Total | 4,303,064 | 100.00 | |
| Valid votes | 4,303,064 | 100.00 | |
| Invalid/blank votes | 0 | 0.00 | |
| Total votes | 4,303,064 | 100.00 | |
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