July 1979 Palauan constitutional referendum

A constitutional referendum was held in Palau on 9 July 1979.^[1] The new constitution was approved by 92% of voters,^[1] and came into force on 1 January 1981.^[2]

The new constitution created a federal state with sixteen states.^[1] The President and Vice-President would have four year terms and would be eligible for one re-election, whilst the Palau National Congress would be bicameral.^[1] The constitution itself could only be amended by referendum and approval of at least 12 of the 16 states, and there would be a referendum at least every 15 years on whether the constitution should be revised or amended.^[1]