1976 Algerian constitutional referendum explained

A constitutional referendum was held in Algeria on 19 November 1976.^[1] The amendments restored the People's National Assembly (which had been suspended since the 1965 coup) and allowed for the direct election of the President, as well as creating a socialist state and confirming the National Liberation Front as the sole legal party.,^[2] Approved by 99% of voters with a 93% turnout,^[3] the revised constitution was promulgated on 22 November.^[4]

Notes and References

1. http://www.algerianembassy.org.my/history.htm Algerian History
2. http://www.princeton.edu/~pcwcr/reports/algeria1976.html Algeria 1976
3. [Dieter Nohlen]
4. https://books.google.com/books?id=4CfBKvsiWeQC&dq=algeria+constitution+referendum+november+1976&pg=PA205 The Middle East and North Africa 2003